William Paterson University

If you are planning on applying to William Paterson University of New Jersey, the regular decision application deadline is June 1 and the application fee is $50.

Students who submit their applications to William Paterson University of New Jersey for the fall semester should anticipate a decision by November 1.

William Paterson University of New Jersey Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of William Paterson University of New Jersey's admissions stats.

William Paterson University of New Jersey 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.0
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Waitlist	No

William Paterson University of New Jersey Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for William Paterson University of New Jersey.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Info Not Available	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––
Regular Decision	Yes	June 1	November 1

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Considering Applying Early to William Paterson University of New Jersey?

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William Paterson University of New Jersey may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with William Paterson University of New Jersey directly for more information about early applications.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on William Paterson University of New Jersey Admissions

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Is William Paterson University of New Jersey Difficult To Get Into?

William Paterson University of New Jersey is a moderately difficult school to get into. William Paterson University of New Jersey evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, William Paterson University of New Jersey accepted 94% of all applicants, around 7,638 of the 8,126 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like William Paterson University of New Jersey, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to William Paterson University of New Jersey

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to William Paterson University of New Jersey

William Paterson University of New Jersey has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into William Paterson University of New Jersey?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at William Paterson University of New Jersey

Wondering what factors are considered by William Paterson University of New Jersey during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with William Paterson University of New Jersey for more information on admission factors.

William Paterson University of New Jersey 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to William Paterson University of New Jersey, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with William Paterson University of New Jersey's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement			√
Interview			√
Other Requirements			√	portfolio for art, audition for music
Letter(s) of Recommendation			1
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.0
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into William Paterson University of New Jersey?

Students admitted to William Paterson University of New Jersey have an average unweighted GPA of 3.0.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

William Paterson University of New Jersey looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

William Paterson University of New Jersey is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

What is a Good SAT Score for William Paterson University of New Jersey?

What is a Good ACT Score for William Paterson University of New Jersey?

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More Information on Transferring to William Paterson University of New Jersey

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to William Paterson University of New Jersey.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 1. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in William Paterson University of New Jersey during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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William Paterson University of New Jersey Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to William Paterson University of New Jersey?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to William Paterson University of New Jersey.

Does William Paterson University of New Jersey accept transfer credits?

✅ William Paterson University of New Jersey accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. William Paterson University of New Jersey accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does William Paterson University of New Jersey accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ William Paterson University of New Jersey accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to William Paterson University of New Jersey?

✅ William Paterson University of New Jersey is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is William Paterson University of New Jersey's acceptance rate?

✅ William Paterson University of New Jersey has an acceptance rate of 94%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at William Paterson University of New Jersey?

🟨 William Paterson University of New Jersey may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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