- Acceptance rate: 90% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $16,999 a year (2022–23)
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William Paterson University of New Jersey reported an acceptance rate of 90% for fall 2024.
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William Paterson University of New Jersey GPA requirements
William Paterson University of New Jersey requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and William Paterson University of New Jersey hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
William Paterson University of New Jersey acceptance rate
William Paterson University of New Jersey admitted 8,256 of 9,165 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 90%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
William Paterson University of New Jersey is a public 4-year university in Wayne, New Jersey, with 6,647 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What William Paterson University of New Jersey looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
William Paterson University of New Jersey didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
William Paterson University of New Jersey awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $16,999 a year at William Paterson University of New Jersey in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is William Paterson University of New Jersey?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. William Paterson University of New Jersey admitted 90% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Do I have a chance at William Paterson University of New Jersey with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. William Paterson University of New Jersey admitted 90% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into William Paterson University of New Jersey?
William Paterson University of New Jersey requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How much does GPA matter at William Paterson University of New Jersey?
A lot: William Paterson University of New Jersey requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is William Paterson University of New Jersey's acceptance rate?
William Paterson University of New Jersey's acceptance rate was 90% for fall 2024: it admitted 8,256 of 9,165 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does William Paterson University of New Jersey require the SAT or ACT?
Check William Paterson University of New Jersey's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. William Paterson University of New Jersey was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What do students pay at William Paterson University of New Jersey after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $16,999 a year at William Paterson University of New Jersey in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does William Paterson University of New Jersey ask for a personal statement?
No, but it considers one. William Paterson University of New Jersey doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does it matter at William Paterson University of New Jersey if a parent went there?
No. William Paterson University of New Jersey doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at William Paterson University of New Jersey?
Yes. William Paterson University of New Jersey awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check William Paterson University of New Jersey's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: William Paterson University of New JerseyU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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