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When applying to William Paterson University of New Jersey, it's important to note the application deadline is June 1, and the early action deadline is December 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due May 1. The application fee at William Paterson University of New Jersey is $50. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 61.8 percent.

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Applications

Application deadline June 1
Early decision deadline N/A
Application fee $50
Common Application accepted No

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Requirements

Required standardized tests Either SAT or ACT
Admission interview Neither required/recommended
SAT/ACT scores must be received by May 1

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Entering Class Stats

Selectivity selective
Fall 2011 acceptance rate 61.8%
Early decision acceptance rate N/A

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Transfer Students

Accepting applications Fall, Spring
Minimum credits to apply 12
Minimum required college GPA 2.0

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International Students

Application deadline
Fall Rolling—beginning June 1
Spring Rolling—beginning December 1
Early decision or early action options available Early decision only
Separate application form required No
TOEFL accepted instead of SAT or ACT Yes
Conditional admission offered No
International student contact Cinzia Richardson, Director, Office of International Students, (973) 720-2976, richardsonc@wpunj.edu

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Learning Disabled (LD) Students

Separate application required for admission to program No

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* Applying details based on 2011 data

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