William Paterson University
Admissions
Interested in attending William Paterson University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into William Paterson University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into William Paterson University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, William Paterson accepted 94% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 8,124 people applied and 7,654 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at William Paterson University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 10% ended up enrolling at William Paterson University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into William Paterson University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things William Paterson considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Class Rank
- Geographical Residence
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into William Paterson University?
Grades
Students who recently attended William Paterson University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 2.96.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
William Paterson is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to William Paterson University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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