William Paterson University has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s top institutions for advancing economic opportunity and student success, according to the newly released 2025 Social Mobility Index (SMI).
The University ranked No. 55 out of 1,398 four-year institutions, placing it in the top 3.9 percent of colleges and universities nationwide – an uptick from its place in the top 4.48 percent last year.
