William Paterson University of New Jersey [WPUNJ] Admission, Requirement, Deadline & Acceptance Rate

William Paterson is a public university offering 53 undergraduate, 24 graduate and 2 doctoral degrees in various study areas. The university received 8150 applications for fall 2018. With a lenient admissions policy, around 93% of total applications were accepted.

• The applicants can apply for UG programs through Common Application Portal or through WPU Admissions Portal.
• Admission portal for most of the graduate courses is University Graduate Admissions Portal.
• Standardized test scores are required for undergraduate admissions.
• Enligsh language test scores required for UG and Pg admissions are the same.

Highlights

William Paterson University Admission Deadlines

The admissions deadlines for international applicants varies from domestic applicants. Given below are the admission deadlines for international freshmen applicants:

William Paterson University International Student Admission

William Paterson University accepts international students’ application in all of the courses offered in the university. Currently, the student population at the university represents 33 countries from around the world. The admission requirements vary slightly for international applicants from domestic applicants. The details of additional requirements and processes are mentioned below:

Admission Requirement for International Student

• Copy of all original transcripts carefully evaluated into the U.S. credits.
  • The transcripts should be sent with a carefully translated document.
• SAT and ACT scores optional but recommended.
• The scores should be 1240 and above to be admitted in a course. The school code for the SAT examination is 2508.
• Proof of ELP
• The students upon acceptance are also required to take the William Paterson University reading, writing and mathematics test.
• Statement of purpose and 2 letters of recommendation are required for admissions in some courses.

English Proficiency Test Score

The minimum score requirements for undergraduate and graduate courses are the same for UG and PG courses. These requirements are mentioned below:

Visa Process for International Students

• After the student is selected for admission, the university will email the Certificate of Eligibility for a Student Visa (Form I-20 A/B). Once received, all the details should be checked carefully.
• Completed non-immigration visa application form (DS-156) with passport size photo.
• A valid passport.
• Receipt of visa application fee.
• Evidence of SEVIS fee payment (I-901 receipt).

William Paterson University Undergraduate Admissions

The university offers 53 courses with 5 different schools. The admissions process of these bachelor programs is similar. The detailed admissions requirements and process is mentioned below:

Where to apply: Common Application Portal or through WPU Admissions Portal

Application Fee- $50

Admission Requirement:

• Evaluated transcripts of all the previous schools attended
  • Certified copy of transcripts
  • English translations of transcripts if required.
• Core subject requirements
  • English: 4 Units
  • Maths: 3 Units
  • Science & Social Science: 2 Units
• 2 letters of recommendation, preferably academic.
• ELP test scores for international applicants.
• Portfolio for Fine Arts courses
• GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 is required for BSN major, with SAT score of 1130.

William Paterson University Graduate Admissions

Application Fee: 50 USD

Applicants can check the application status at CheckMyStatus. Graduate applicants can make changes in the application after submission through WPU graduate application change of status. Application reviews usually take up to 4-6 weeks. The admission decisions are notified on a rolling basis. Graduate applicants can ask queries at gradint@wpuj.edu. Undergraduate applicants can ask admission related queries at admissions@wpuj.edu.