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William Paterson University
Acceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information
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300 Pompton Rd Wayne, NJ 7470
(973) 720-2125
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject
Req
Reco
English
4
Mathematics
3
Science
2
Foreign Language
2
History
5
Examinations
Subject
Required Units
Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT
Required for some
Not reported
SAT Only
Not reported
Not reported
ACT Only
Not reported
Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
Not reported
Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only
Not reported
Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy
Accepted with or without writing component
Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
Admissions Office
Address
300 Pompton Rd
Wayne
NJ
7470
Phone
(973) 720-2125
Fax
(973) 720-2910
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$50
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins November 1
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Action Offered
No
Early Action Deadline
December 1
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for some freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
1 required for some freshmen
Other
Portfolio for art, audition for music recommended for some freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Important
Considered
Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Class Rank
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment
X
Ethnicity
X
Work Experience
X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
94% of 8,124 applicants were admitted
Women
95% of 4,996 applicants were admitted
Men
92% of 3,128 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,604 (21%) of 7,636 admitted students enrolled
Women
888 (19%) of 4,760 admitted students enrolled
Men
716 (25%) of 2,876 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
Not Reported
3.75 - 3.99
10%
3.50 - 3.74
14%
3.25 - 3.49
13%
3.00 - 3.24
12%
2.50 - 2.99
31.8%
2.00 - 2.49
16.6%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not Reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not Reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not Reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not Reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not Reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not Reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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