Overview
Originally founded as a satellite campus of Northeastern University, Western New England University is a 4-year private school in south central Massachusetts. Western New England confers bachelor’s degrees in over 45 academic majors and also houses an Exploratory program for undecided students. In addition, the university oversees the Polling Institute which provides the chance to conduct research on public opinion in the surrounding community. For sports fans, Western New England fields 19 men’s and women’s athletic teams known as the Golden Bears.
Acceptance Rate:
88%
Average Net Price:
$30,079
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.7
Average SAT Composite
1160
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $46,430 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $46,430 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,900 |
| Books and Supplies | $1000 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
77%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
24%
Average Aid Per Year
$24,781
24%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,122
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$22,974
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
19%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2576
27%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,122
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$50,352,500
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$15,694,266
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
90%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,819
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$257
Students receiving federal loans
89%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,368
Average Other Loans Per Year
$19,662
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
6128
Students Applied
68%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
82
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$40
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
1%
Submitting ACT
22%
Submitting SAT
Average SAT Composite: 1160
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
3,430
Total Number of Undergrads
2,406
0
100
58%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
66%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
70
Faculty Overview
0
100
57%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
30
Countries Represented
12
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
25%
Student Organizations
70
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
59%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
49%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Golden Bear
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Commonwealth Coast Conference
Total Male Athletes
355
Total Female Athletes
168
Intramural Sports
18
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Western New England University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$61,300
Top 5 Cities
Springfield
Boston
Hartford
New York
Washington
Top 5 Employers
Western New England University
MassMutual
Pratt & Whitney
Travelers
The New England Center for Children
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Operations
Sales
Engineering
Education
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$257
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingNot only is the campus beautiful, but the students and faculty are welcoming and very friendly. It is a great school, very safe, and gives all students the opportunity to get involved. Professors and coaches are helpful and extremely inviting.
Alona from Fair Lawn, NJ
Make sure you have the confidence to advocate for yourself. Know your resources and use them effectively. You can achieve success as long as you are willing to strive for it.
Chelsea from Lancaster, NH
Western New England is a close-knit campus with many opportunities. Because of the close quarters, everyone gets along and is more than willing help one another. Despite being a smaller campus, WNEU always has something going on for fun.
Marcus from Farmington, CT
Since the class sizes are all about less than thirty students, you have the chance to get to know your professors better than you would in a larger class setting. This allows you to ask questions at ease and visit your professors when class is not in session if you have any questions or need extra help.
Briana from Springfield, MA
Amazing campus! Great teachers! Outgoing classmates!
Abigael from Springfield, MA
Western New England is a great college all around. From the faculty to the students, everyone is here to help. The academics are also very demanding but worth it in the end. I have learned so much in the past two years here.
Catariny from Norwich, CT
Western New England University has a gorgeous campus with challenging academic programs and numerous clubs. Teachers are helpful and the classes are small enough for personal attention. It is a great school for students looking for strong academics on a fairly small and personal campus.
Paige from Waterford, NY
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