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Western New England University
Springfield, MA · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 84%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $27,077
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 64%
- Median earnings
- $81,107
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Western New England University is a private nonprofit college in Springfield, MA with 2,603 undergraduates. It admits 84% of applicants, and admitted students average 1192 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $27,077 per year ($24,043 for families earning under $30,000). 64% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $81,107 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 84%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 6,534
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 5,440
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 13%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing540–650
200800
SAT Math550–650
200800
ACT Composite21–28
136
What Western New England University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $61,896
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $49,490
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$24,043
- $30–48k$22,246
- $48–75k$25,772
- $75–110k$27,160
- $110k+$29,285
Get a personal estimate with Western New England University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 64%
- Freshman retention
- 74%
- Median earnings
- $81,107
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,603
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 31%
- White66%
- Hispanic12%
- Black6%
- Asian3%
Western New England University FAQ
What is Western New England University's acceptance rate?+
Western New England University admits 84% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Western New England University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 540–650 on SAT Reading and Writing and 550–650 on SAT Math; the average total is 1192.
What ACT score do you need for Western New England University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–28.
Is Western New England University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Western New England University?+
In Fall 2023, 6,534 students applied to Western New England University and 5,440 were admitted; 731 enrolled.
Does Western New England University consider legacy status?+
No. Western New England University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Western New England University require an essay?+
Western New England University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Western New England University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $61,896 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $27,077.
What is Western New England University's graduation rate?+
64% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 168254 · How we use this data
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