More selective than 21% of New Jersey colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
1% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 0% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose William Paterson University of New Jersey over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
William Paterson University of New Jersey admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 90% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 93% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is William Paterson University of New Jersey compared with other New Jersey colleges?
William Paterson University of New Jersey has the 28th-lowest acceptance rate of 35 New Jersey colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Yeshiva Gedolah Keren Hatorah | 86% | 87% | $13,777 |
| 25 | Montclair State University | 88% | 65% | $15,566 |
| 26 | Stockton University | 89% | 69% | $20,670 |
| 27 | Monmouth University | 89% | 72% | $30,988 |
| 28 | William Paterson University of New Jersey | 90% | 44% | $18,745 |
| 29 | Saint Peter's University | 90% | 58% | $12,199 |
| 30 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | 91% | 53% | $15,404 |
| 31 | Rabbi Jacob Joseph School | 92% | 0% | $8,389 |
| 32 | Felician University | 94% | 47% | $40,045 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New Jersey colleges →
Who enrolls at William Paterson University of New Jersey
College Scorecard; IPEDS
William Paterson University of New Jersey admissions questions
What is the William Paterson University of New Jersey acceptance rate?
William Paterson University of New Jersey accepts 90% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 7,174 of 7,754 applicants were admitted.
Does William Paterson University of New Jersey require the SAT or ACT?
William Paterson University of New Jersey considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 1% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 0% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at William Paterson University of New Jersey?
12% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (883 of 7,174).
Is William Paterson University of New Jersey getting harder to get into?
William Paterson University of New Jersey accepted 90% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 93% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to William Paterson University of New Jersey overview