D3 swimming · NJAC
William Paterson University Women's Swimming
Wayne, NJ
Q1Program identity
William Paterson competes in D3 women's swimming in the NJAC.
Division
D3
Conference
NJAC
Type
Public · Suburban
Q2Competition level
Roster event summaries
Current 2025-26 roster percentiles. Recorded times are event-specific roster facts, not coach-issued recruiting cuts.
| Event | Recorded times | Top quarter | Roster median | Lower-quarter line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Free | 10 | 27.36 | 28.14 | 30.47 |
| 200 Breast | 4 | 2:44.90 | 3:08.81 | 3:10.31 |
| 200 IM | 5 | 2:25.99 | 2:31.13 | 2:42.41 |
| 500 Free | 5 | 5:40.17 | 5:55.45 | 6:05.42 |
| 100 Back | 6 | 1:08.13 | 1:10.69 | 1:13.07 |
| 200 Free | 8 | 2:12.28 | 2:20.18 | 2:40.58 |
| 100 Free | 7 | 56.57 | 1:02.62 | 1:08.43 |
| 100 Breast | 5 | 1:14.76 | 1:16.51 | 1:17.98 |
| 200 Back | 4 | 2:27.03 | 2:33.97 | 3:17.74 |
| 100 Fly | 4 | 1:03.56 | 1:12.41 | 1:31.81 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
15
Seniors
2
Intl
0%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
90%
6-yr grad
56%
Tuition
$25.3K
Academics
William Paterson enrolls 6,647 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 90%.
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
—
ACT range
—
Median earnings
$45K
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Q5Next steps
Continue the research
Use the team facts on this page as the starting point, then compare the same event, conference, and academic priorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
How competitive is William Paterson's swim program?
Championship results for William Paterson aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
What times do I need to make William Paterson's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for William Paterson's roster typically needs to be near or below 50 Free (30.47), 200 Breast (3:10.31), 200 IM (2:42.41) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does William Paterson recruit internationally?
No. William Paterson's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from New Jersey and Maryland.
What's the academic profile at William Paterson?
William Paterson's acceptance rate is 90%, the 6-year graduation rate is 56%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $45K.
How many swimmers does William Paterson send to NCAAs?
Championship results for William Paterson aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.