William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ, USA

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Key Admission Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
83%
Acceptance Rate
9,171
Students Applied
95%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
762
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
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No
ACT
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No
SAT Subject Tests
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Yes
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes
Transcript
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Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionJune 1
Spring Regular DecisionDecember 1
Other
Fall 2019 General Nursing
February 1
Test Optional
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Yes
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers available
Rolling Admissions
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No

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
93%
Out-Of-State Students
3%
US States Represented
24
Countries Represented
37
9%
Submitting ACT
95%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 19
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 994
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1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
440
75th
540
Reading
25th
450
75th
550
3.00
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
5%
3.50 - 3.74
12%
3.25 - 3.49
12%
3.00 - 3.24
15%
2.50 - 2.99
36%
2.00 - 2.49
20%
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
512
$30k - $48k
243
$48k - $75k
172
$75k - $110k
137
$110k+
152

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 973-720-2125
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

What Students Are Saying

Make sure to become a very active in activities and clubs and also make sure to remember that school always comes first before anything else. Very important.
Deziree from Paterson, NJ
First off this school when it comes to those who want to live on campus, try to get into the high mountains, because the overlook buildings are not the best. Also it is a really big commuter school so there is not too much to do on the weekends.
Jordan from Manalapan, NJ
Don't believe everything you're told about WPU. They say it's a party school - we DO party - but most of the time it is stictly academic. Get to know your professors (email them before the semester begins to introduce yourself). Smile, be as fake as you can haha - it' can be the difference between a B+ and a A-.
Asempa from Newark, NJ
try to do your best on the sat's. if your a.commuter, plan on leaving home early to find parking. if you can, it would probably be easier to stay on campus.
Monae from Neptune, NJ
Dorm if financially able! You'll have a blast!
Kierra from Newark, NJ
if you are looking for a great education and college experience, here is the place to start. classrooms are big, with a good student to professor ratio. you really get to know your professor well and other students. tutoring is always available for your struggles in a subject.
Student from Egg Harbor Township, NJ
i would definitely recommend this school because it is awesome. you have the opportunity to speak to people from all over the world. if you encounter any problems, the school has a great counseling center as well as a health and wellness center right on campus.
Jagoda from Germany
GO TO CLASS! Do not slack because you are sleepy and hung out the night before. Going to class is a must and some teachers do take off points if you miss class without a legitimate excuse.
Bahj from Trenton, NJ