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    Western New England University

    Springfield, MA · Northeast

    Western New England University has an acceptance rate of 83.5% and a middle-50% SAT range of 1090-1300. The numbers below show who gets in and what it costs.

    Acceptance rate
    83.5%
    SAT mid-50
    1090-1300
    Cost after aid
    $27,290
    Graduation rate
    64%

    What Western New England University says matters

    How Western New England University rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

    Acceptance rate
    83%
    6,317 of 7,567
    Yield
    13%
    790 enrolled
    SAT mid-50
    1100-1270
    ACT mid-50
    21-28
    CDS year
    2024-25

    Acceptance rate by gender

    Men
    82%3,190 of 3,893
    Women
    85%3,127 of 3,674

    Very important

    • Academic GPA

    Important

    • Rigor of secondary school record

    Considered

    • Class rank
    • Application essay
    • Recommendations
    • Interview
    • Character or personal qualities

    Not considered

    • Standardized test scores
    • Extracurricular activities
    • Talent or ability
    • First generation
    • Alumni relation
    • Geographical residence
    • State residency
    • Religious affiliation or commitment
    • Volunteer work
    • Work experience
    • Level of applicant's interest

    The full Common Data Set

    Every figure Western New England University published for 2024-25, section by section.

    First-Time, First-Year Admission162

    Entrance Exams

    In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?
    No
    CLEP
    X
    Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?
    No

    Applications

    Total first-time, first-year men who applied
    3,893
    Total first-time, first-year women who applied
    3,674
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied
    0
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied
    0
    Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
    3,190
    Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
    3,127
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted
    0
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    421
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    369
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    0
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total first-time, first-year students who applied
    7,567
    Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
    6,317
    Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
    790
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    2,976
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    2,682
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    435
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    3,499
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    3,126
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    336
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    989
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    439
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    16
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    103
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    70
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    3

    Wait List

    Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    Total academic units
    7
    English
    4
    Mathematics
    2
    Science
    1
    Of these, units that must be lab
    1
    Total academic units
    16
    English
    4
    Mathematics
    4
    Science
    2
    Of these, units that must be lab
    2
    Foreign language
    2
    Social studies
    2
    History
    2

    Basis for Selection

    Rigor of secondary school record
    Important
    Class rank
    Considered
    Academic GPA
    Very Important
    Standardized test scores
    Not Considered
    Application Essay
    Considered
    Recommendation(s)
    Considered
    Interview
    Considered
    Extracurricular activities
    Not Considered
    Talent/ability
    Not Considered
    Character/personal qualities
    Considered
    First generation
    Not Considered
    Alumni/ae relation
    Not Considered
    Geographical residence
    Not Considered
    State residency
    Not Considered
    Religious affiliation/commitment
    Not Considered
    Volunteer work
    Not Considered
    Work experience
    Not Considered
    Level of applicant’s interest
    Not Considered

    First-time, first-year Profile

    Submitting SAT Scores
    0.15
    Submitting ACT Scores
    1
    Submitting SAT Scores
    118
    Submitting ACT Scores
    10
    SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
    1,100
    SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
    1,190
    SAT Composite: 75th Percentile
    1,270
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
    540
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
    600
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile
    650
    SAT Math: 25th Percentile
    550
    SAT Math: 50th Percentile
    590
    SAT Math: 75th Percentile
    650
    ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
    21%
    ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
    25%
    ACT Composite: 75th Percentile
    28%
    ACT Math: 25th Percentile
    23%
    ACT Math: 50th Percentile
    27%
    ACT Math: 75th Percentile
    28%
    ACT English: 25th Percentile
    21%
    ACT English: 50th Percentile
    26%
    ACT English: 75th Percentile
    27%
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800
    8
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699
    43
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599
    38
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499
    11
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399
    0
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299
    0
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total
    100
    SAT Math: 700-800
    8
    SAT Math: 600-699
    38
    SAT Math: 500-599
    42
    SAT Math: 400-499
    8
    SAT Math: 300-399
    3
    SAT Math: 200-299
    0
    SAT Math: Total
    100
    SAT Composite: 1400-1600
    6
    SAT Composite: 1200-1399
    44
    SAT Composite: 1000-1199
    39
    SAT Composite: 800-999
    9
    SAT Composite: 600-799
    2
    SAT Composite: 400-599
    0
    SAT Composite: Total
    100
    ACT Composite: 30-36
    20
    ACT Composite: 24-29
    50
    ACT Composite: 18-23
    30
    ACT Composite: 12-17
    0
    ACT Composite: 6-11
    0
    ACT Composite: Below 6
    0
    ACT Composite: Total
    100
    Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class
    18%
    Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class
    48%
    Percent in top half of high school graduating class
    80%
    Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class
    20%
    Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class
    6.0%
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:
    24%
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    41%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    10%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    16%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    9.0%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    10%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    10%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    4.0%
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    0
    Total
    100
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    27%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    12%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    12%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    13%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    11%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    17%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    7.0%
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    0
    Total
    100
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    29%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    11%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    13%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    13%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    11%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    16%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    7.0%
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    0
    Total
    100
    Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
    3.54
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
    100%

    Admission Policies

    Does your institution have an application fee?
    Yes
    Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?
    Yes
    Yes, on a rolling basis:
    X
    Other Date
    2
    Yes, in part
    5
    No
    1
    Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?
    Yes
    If yes, maximum period of postponement:
    1 year
    Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?
    Yes
    Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?
    Yes
    Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?
    Yes
    Transfer Admission39

    Fall Applicants

    Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)
    Yes
    Men
    234
    Women
    203
    Another Gender
    0
    Unknown
    437
    Total
    149
    Men
    109
    Women
    0
    Another Gender
    258
    Unknown
    55
    Total
    44
    Men
    0
    Women
    99

    Application for Admission

    Fall
    X
    Spring
    X
    Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?
    Yes
    High school transcript
    Required of Some
    College transcript(s)
    Required of All
    Essay or personal statement
    Not Required
    Interview
    Not Required
    Standardized test scores
    Not Required
    Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
    Not Required
    If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):
    2.3
    List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:
    D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
    Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?
    No
    Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:
    - D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: C- Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: 70 credits Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: 90 credits - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: 30 - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 30 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? - D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: https://wne.edu/admissions/transfer/faq.cfm X 30 credits American Council on Education (ACE) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) ##

    Transfer Credit Policies

    Number
    70
    Unit Type
    credit
    Number
    90
    Unit Type
    credit
    Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:
    30
    Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:
    30
    American Council on Education (ACE)
    Yes
    College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
    Yes
    DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
    Yes
    Number
    30
    Unit Type
    credit
    Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?
    Yes
    If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:
    https://wne.edu/admissions/transfer/faq.cfm
    Academic Offerings and Policies22

    Special Study Options

    Accelerated program
    X
    Cross-registration
    X
    Distance learning
    X
    Double major
    X
    Exchange student program (domestic)
    X
    Honors Program
    X
    Independent study
    X
    Internships
    X
    Liberal arts/career combination
    X
    Student-designed major
    X
    Study abroad
    X
    Teacher certification program
    X
    Undergraduate Research
    X

    Required Course Work

    Arts/fine arts
    X
    Computer literacy
    X
    English (including composition)
    X
    History
    X
    Humanities
    X
    Mathematics
    X
    Philosophy
    X
    Sciences (biological or physical)
    X
    Social science
    X
    Student Life38

    Percent Participating

    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    43%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    0
    Percent of women who join sororities
    0
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    67%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    33%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    0
    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    42%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    0
    Percent of women who join sororities
    0
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    50%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    50%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    2.0%

    Average Age

    Average age of full-time students
    19
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    19
    Average age of full-time students
    20
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    20

    Activities Offered

    Campus Ministries
    X
    Choral groups
    X
    Concert band
    X
    Dance
    X
    Drama/theater
    X
    International Student Organization
    X
    Literary magazine
    X
    Model UN
    X
    Music ensembles
    X
    Musical theater
    X
    Pep band
    X
    Radio station
    X
    Student government
    X
    Student newspaper
    X
    Television station
    X
    Yearbook
    X

    Housing

    Coed dorms
    X
    Apartments for married students
    X
    Apartments for single students
    X
    Special housing for disabled students
    X
    Special housing for international students
    X
    Theme housing
    X
    Annual Expenses22

    Information

    Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:
    https://wne.edu/enrollment-services/billing-and-finances/finance-calculator.cfm

    Private Tuition

    Tuition
    46260
    Tuition
    46260

    All Institutions Expenses

    Required Fees:
    3230
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    16060
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    8000
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    8060
    Required Fees:
    3230
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    16060
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    8000
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    8060

    Credits per Term

    Minimum
    18

    Estimated Expenses

    Books and supplies:
    1030
    Transportation:
    540
    Other expenses:
    1520
    Books and supplies:
    1030
    Transportation
    1670
    Other expenses:
    1860
    Books and supplies:
    1030
    Food and housing total*
    8470
    Transportation:
    1670
    Other expenses:
    1630
    Financial Aid104

    Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    153
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    32,704
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    0
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    0
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    616
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    26,646
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    0
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    0
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    2
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    11,865
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    0
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    0

    Methodology

    Both FM and IM
    5010807

    Need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    1908800
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    46052497
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    808134
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    53780238
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    4355866
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    1904847
    Federal Work-Study
    0
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    6260713
    Total Self-Help
    3355755
    Parent Loans
    0
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    0
    Athletic Awards
    0

    Non-need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    0
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    23892105
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    127237
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    24019342
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    14851798
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    0
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    14851798
    Total Self-Help
    1597356
    Parent Loans
    4170654
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    0

    Students Awarded Aid

    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    790
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    754
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    629
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    629
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    617
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    617
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    172
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    195
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    81%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    39317
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    32766
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    4631
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    3249
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    2,543
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    2,259
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    1,883
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    1,880
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    1,851
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    1,171
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    449
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    520
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    79%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    36494
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    29934
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    5331
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    4205
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    73
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    18
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    17
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    15
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    11
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    4
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    0
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    0
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    36%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    11524
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    8706
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    4425
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    3300

    Source Type Loan

    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    338
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    332
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    136
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    79
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    77
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    32
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    45605
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    23720
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    55439

    Aid to Nonresidents

    Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    X

    Financial Aid Forms

    FAFSA
    X

    Financial Aid Deadlines

    Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:
    X
    Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:
    11
    No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)
    15

    Financial Aid Reply

    Students must reply by (date):
    5
    or within____weeks of notification.
    1

    Aid Available

    Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    X
    Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    X
    Federal Direct PLUS Loans
    X
    Federal Pell Grants
    X
    Federal SEOG
    X
    State scholarships/grants
    X
    Private scholarships
    X
    College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds
    X

    Institutional Aid

    Academics
    X
    Leadership
    X
    Music/drama
    X
    State/district residency
    X
    Academics
    X
    If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:
    CDS-H Page 27 Common Data Set 2024-2025
    Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred120

    Diploma/Certificates

    Agriculture
    0
    Natural resources and conservation
    0
    Architecture
    0
    Area, ethnic, and gender studies
    0
    Communication/journalism
    0.65
    Communication technologies
    0
    Computer and information sciences
    0
    Personal and culinary services
    0
    Education
    0
    Engineering
    0
    Engineering technologies
    0
    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    0.65
    Family and consumer sciences
    0
    Law/legal studies
    0
    English
    0
    Liberal arts/general studies
    0
    Library science
    0
    Biological/life sciences
    0
    Mathematics and statistics
    0
    Military science and military technologies
    0
    Interdisciplinary studies
    0
    Parks and recreation
    0
    Philosophy and religious studies
    0
    Theology and religious vocations
    0
    Physical sciences
    0
    Science technologies
    0
    Psychology
    0
    Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
    0
    Public administration and social services
    0
    Social sciences
    0
    Construction trades
    0
    Mechanic and repair technologies
    0
    Precision production
    0
    Transportation and materials moving
    0
    Visual and performing arts
    0
    Health professions and related programs
    0
    Business/marketing
    98.71
    History
    0
    Other
    0
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%

    Associate

    Agriculture
    0
    Natural resources and conservation
    0
    Architecture
    0
    Area, ethnic, and gender studies
    0
    Communication/journalism
    0
    Communication technologies
    0
    Computer and information sciences
    0
    Personal and culinary services
    0
    Education
    0
    Engineering
    0
    Engineering technologies
    0
    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    0
    Family and consumer sciences
    0
    Law/legal studies
    0
    English
    0
    Liberal arts/general studies
    0
    Library science
    0
    Biological/life sciences
    0
    Mathematics and statistics
    0
    Military science and military technologies
    0
    Interdisciplinary studies
    0
    Parks and recreation
    0
    Philosophy and religious studies
    0
    Theology and religious vocations
    0
    Physical sciences
    0
    Science technologies
    0
    Psychology
    0
    Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
    0
    Public administration and social services
    0
    Social sciences
    0
    Construction trades
    0
    Mechanic and repair technologies
    0
    Precision production
    0
    Transportation and materials moving
    0
    Visual and performing arts
    0
    Health professions and related programs
    0
    Business/marketing
    0
    History
    0
    Other
    0
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Bachelors

    Agriculture
    0
    Natural resources and conservation
    0
    Architecture
    0
    Area, ethnic, and gender studies
    0
    Communication/journalism
    1.5
    Communication technologies
    0
    Computer and information sciences
    5.05
    Personal and culinary services
    0
    Education
    1.5
    Engineering
    14.02
    Engineering technologies
    8.97
    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    0
    Family and consumer sciences
    0
    Law/legal studies
    0.75
    English
    1.31
    Liberal arts/general studies
    0.56
    Library science
    0
    Biological/life sciences
    3.36
    Mathematics and statistics
    0.37
    Military science and military technologies
    0
    Interdisciplinary studies
    0.19
    Parks and recreation
    5.23
    Philosophy and religious studies
    0.19
    Theology and religious vocations
    0
    Physical sciences
    1.12
    Science technologies
    0
    Psychology
    7.29
    Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
    5.79
    Public administration and social services
    0
    Social sciences
    1.87
    Construction trades
    0
    Mechanic and repair technologies
    0
    Precision production
    0
    Transportation and materials moving
    0
    Visual and performing arts
    0.19
    Health professions and related programs
    9.91
    Business/marketing
    29.72
    History
    1.12
    Other
    0
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%
    Enrollment And Persistence120

    Institutional Enrollment

    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    421
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    64
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    947
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    0
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    1,432
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    369
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    53
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    689
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender
    1,111
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate students: another gender
    0
    Total undergraduate students: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    2,616
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    1,058
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    3,674
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Total Graduate Students: unknown
    0
    Total All Students: unknown
    0

    All

    Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0

    Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

    Nonresidents
    15
    Hispanic/Latino
    129
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    66
    White, non-Hispanic
    448
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    1
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    22
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    0
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    31
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    78
    TOTAL
    790
    Nonresidents
    60
    Hispanic/Latino
    314
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    152
    White, non-Hispanic
    1,711
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    2
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    81
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    1
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    95
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    187
    TOTAL
    2,603
    Nonresidents
    61
    Hispanic/Latino
    323
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    153
    White, non-Hispanic
    1,712
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    2
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    81
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    1
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    95
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    188
    TOTAL
    2,616

    Persistence

    Certificate/diploma
    155
    Associate degrees
    0
    Bachelor's degrees
    690
    Postbachelor's certificates
    10
    Master's degrees
    176
    Post-Master's certificates
    0
    Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship
    17
    Doctoral degrees – professional practice
    174
    Doctoral degrees – other
    0

    Graduation Rates

    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    225
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    467
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    56
    Total
    748
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    2
    Total
    2
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    225
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    467
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    54
    Total
    746
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    94
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    301
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    32
    Total
    427
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    16
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    25
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    3
    Total
    44
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    2
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    3
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    5
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    112
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    329
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    35
    Total
    476
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    50
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    70
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    65
    Total
    64
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    0
    2021 Cohort
    0
    2020 Cohort
    0
    2021 Cohort
    19
    Instructional Faculty And Class Size49

    Instructional Faculty

    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    211
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    46
    C. Total number who are women
    105
    D. Total number who are men
    106
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    15
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    193
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    14
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    4
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    0
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    48
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    205
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    25
    C. Total number who are women
    92
    D. Total number who are men
    113
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    4
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    117
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    62
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    15
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    11
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    75
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    416
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    71
    C. Total number who are women
    197
    D. Total number who are men
    219
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    19
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    310
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    76
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    19
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    11
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    123

    Student to Faculty Ratio

    Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio
    12
    based on ____ students
    2,567
    and ____ faculty
    218

    Undergraduate Class Size

    2-9
    84
    10-19
    84
    20-29
    213
    30-39
    231
    40-49
    21
    50-99
    2
    100+
    2
    Total
    1
    2-9
    25
    10-19
    25
    20-29
    115
    30-39
    64
    40-49
    8
    50-99
    0
    100+
    1
    Total
    0
    Source: Western New England University's Common Data Set 2024-25

    About Western New England University

    Western New England University is a very small private university in Springfield, MA, in a city setting.

    What Western New England University looks for

    Western New England University admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

    Frequently asked

    • What SAT score do I need for Western New England University?

      Western New England University's middle 50% SAT range is 1090 to 1300. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

    • What ACT score do I need for Western New England University?

      Middle 50% ACT range is 21 to 28. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

    • What is the acceptance rate at Western New England University?

      Western New England University admits roughly 83% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

    • What does Western New England University actually cost after financial aid?

      Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $27,290 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

    • Is Western New England University a reach, match, or safety for me?

      Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Western New England University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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