Overview
Enrollment
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| Location | Springfield, Massachusetts |
| Online | wne.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, Western New England University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 6,385 prospective students applied, and 5,739 were granted admission. Of those admitted 783 enrolled in the school. 2,997 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 638 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $37,700 plus fees of $2,680. Western New England University is ranked 308 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Western New England University is rated within the top 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Western New England University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#308 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#217 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#22 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#21 in Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
#442 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#26 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1128/1280 |
| ACT | 24/32 |
| GPA | 3.49 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $2,680 |
| Room and Board | $14,430 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,060 |
| Total One Year Cost | $57,870 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 35% |
| Engineering | 15% |
| Psychology | 10% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 8% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=168254 IPEDS survey data for Western New England University.
Current students may use the Western New England University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.