WPUNJ SAT Scores

SAT Score Ranges for Admitted Students:

• Score Range: 990–1170 (combined Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and Math)
• Average Score: Approximately 1080, based on recent admitted student data
• Percentile: Middle 50% of admitted students fall within the 990–1170 range, with the 75th percentile around 1170

Key Points:

• SAT or ACT scores are optional for most programs at William Paterson University (WPUNJ), as the university has adopted a test-optional policy for many applicants.
• When submitted, SAT scores are evaluated holistically alongside GPA, course rigor, and other application materials, rather than as a strict cutoff.
• WPUNJ practices superscoring for SAT scores, meaning the highest section scores from multiple test dates are combined to create the best possible composite score.
• Alternatives such as Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) test scores may be considered for placement or credit, though they do not replace SAT scores in admissions if submitted.
• For competitive admission, prospective students should aim for an SAT score of at least 1100–1170 to align with or exceed the average range of admitted students at William Paterson University.