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William Paterson University of New Jersey Admission Requirements

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Your chances of getting into William Paterson University of New Jersey

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

83%
Admission Difficulty for William Paterson University of New Jersey
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at William Paterson University of New Jersey is 83%.  Its admission rate is the 21st lowest in New Jersey.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into William Paterson University of New Jersey and can you get accepted?

William Paterson University of New Jersey is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 7,636 out of the 9,171 who applied were admitted.

William Paterson University of New Jersey typically accepts and attracts "B-" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.97. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into William Paterson University of New Jersey?

83% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to William Paterson University of New Jersey you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 2.97 or better
  • Earn B- grades in high school
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required or recommended by William Paterson University of New Jersey.

William Paterson University of New Jersey SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

95%
SAT Scores for William Paterson University of New Jersey
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
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SAT Scores for William Paterson University of New Jersey
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class
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William Paterson University of New Jersey ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

9%
ACT Scores for William Paterson University of New Jersey
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for William Paterson University of New Jersey
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

William Paterson University of New Jersey GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

2.97

Typical High School Grades 

B-

What GPA do you need to get into William Paterson University of New Jersey?

The GPA requirements for getting into William Paterson University of New Jersey are to have around a 2.97 high school GPA. You can get into William Paterson University of New Jersey with slightly below average high school grades. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at William Paterson University of New Jersey is 2.97 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve this GPA, you need to earn B- letter grades and score around 80-82 percent on tests and assignments in high school.

 The school ranks #26 in New Jersey for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 2.97 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as William Paterson University of New Jersey accepts 83% of applicants.

Since William Paterson University of New Jersey is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.0 GPA range.

The table below details the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted William Paterson University of New Jersey students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 9.95% Good
3.50 to 3.74 14.26% Good
3.25 to 3.49 13.03% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 11.69% Avg +
2.50 to 2.99 31.79% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 16.62% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.62% Reach
less than 1.00 0.62% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

William Paterson University of New Jersey admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 5,573 3,598 9,171
Accepted 4,760 2,876 7,636
Acceptance Rate 85% 80% 83%
Enrolled 561 434 995
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 12% 15% 13%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications Due

May 1, 2023

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on May 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to William Paterson University of New Jersey is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to William Paterson University of New Jersey and what student information is used for admission decisions?

William Paterson University of New Jersey Application Requirements
Test Scores Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Required

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at William Paterson University of New Jersey
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=187444 IPEDS survey data for William Paterson University of New Jersey.

FAQs

Does William Paterson University of New Jersey prefer SAT or ACT?

95% of students submit their SAT scores to William Paterson University of New Jersey. 9% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into William Paterson University of New Jersey?

83% of those who apply are granted admission to William Paterson University of New Jersey. Admission competition is and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.