William Paterson University of New Jersey Admission Requirements
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William Paterson University of New Jersey Admission Overview
William Paterson University of New Jersey admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year William Paterson University of New Jersey admitted 90.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.97 GPA (B) and SAT 990-1345. William Paterson University of New Jersey is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
William Paterson University of New Jersey is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
William Paterson University of New Jersey Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for William Paterson University of New Jersey
Acceptance Rate
The William Paterson University of New Jersey acceptance rate is 90.1%. Last year, 8,256 of 9,165 applicants were admitted. That is the 27th lowest acceptance rate 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, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.
William Paterson University of New Jersey typically attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.97. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
William Paterson University of New Jersey GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
2.97Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
BAverage GPA (4.0 Scale) 2.97
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at William Paterson University of New Jersey typically have around a 2.97 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have slightly below average high school grades. William Paterson University of New Jersey is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #26 in New Jersey for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.0 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
William Paterson University of New Jersey SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
990-1345Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
-25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 530
- Math 460
- Composite 990
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 680
- Math 665
- Composite 1345
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at William Paterson University of New Jersey typically score around a 1170 SAT (middle 50% 990–1345) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 71st percentile nationally. William Paterson University of New Jersey ranks #15 in the state of New Jersey for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 990 to 1345
SAT policy
William Paterson University of New Jersey is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1170 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
William Paterson University of New Jersey ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
Not ReportedFreshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
-25th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
75th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to William Paterson University of New Jersey and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Jun 1, 2027Days left to Apply
253Applicants have 253 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jun 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to William Paterson University of New Jersey is $50.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
William Paterson University of New Jersey is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 90.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.97 GPA (about an B average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (990-1345); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Last updated: August 2026