William Paterson University Testing Policy

Test Optional: Yes

Self-Reporting Allowed: Yes

William Paterson University is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores as part of their admissions process. The university also allows self-reporting of scores, which enables students to share their test results without having to submit official documents initially. Among applicants, 95% choose to submit SAT scores and 9% submit ACT scores, indicating that some students submit both types of scores, resulting in a total exceeding 100%.