# Western New England University

Springfield, MA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/western-new-england-university

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 84% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 6,534 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 5,440 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 540–650 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 550–650 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 21–28 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $61,896 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $27,077 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $24,043 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $22,246 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $25,772 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $27,160 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $29,285 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 2,603 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 64% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $81,107 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $25,000 (FY2024) |

## What Western New England University considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 168254. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology