William Paterson University

William Paterson University of New Jersey is moderately difficult to get into. Around 94% of applicants get into William Paterson University of New Jersey each year. Last year, 8,124 students applied to William Paterson University of New Jersey and 7,636 were admitted.

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 apply to William Paterson University of New Jersey for the fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than November 1.

William Paterson University of New Jersey Admissions Stats at a Glance

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

William Paterson University of New Jersey 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.0
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
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	6 1	November 1

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Want to Apply 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.

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

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

Admissions Factors at William Paterson University of New Jersey

Curious about the factors that 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
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	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. Make sure to 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 highlights 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 does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

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.

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

✅ William Paterson University of New Jersey is not test optional.

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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