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Western New England University Admission Requirements

Springfield, Massachusetts

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Chances of getting into Western New England University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
90%
Admission Difficulty for Western New England University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Western New England University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Western New England University is 90%.  It ranks #65 in Massachusetts for lowest rate of acceptance. Western New England University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 5,739 out of 6,385 applicants were admitted.

The school has difficult admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 27 percent on standardized admission tests. Western New England University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.49. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Western New England University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 18% of students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Western New England University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1128-1280
Applicants Submitting SAT 
18%
SAT Scores for Western New England University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 560
SAT Math 25th 568
SAT Composite 25th 1128
SAT Scores for Western New England University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 640
SAT Math 75th 640
SAT Composite 75th 1280
Average SAT Score 1200

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Western New England University?

Western New England University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Western New England University score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1128-1280.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Western New England University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1280 and Above Good >94%
1204 to 1280 Avg + 90%-94%
1128 to 1204 Avg - 83%-90%
1052 to 1128 Reach 71%-83%
Less than 1052 Low <71%
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Western New England University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
24-32 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
1%
ACT Scores for Western New England University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th N/A
ACT Math 25th N/A
ACT Composite 25th 24
ACT Scores for Western New England University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th N/A
ACT Math 75th N/A
ACT Composite 75th 32
Average ACT Score 28

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Western New England University?

Western New England University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Western New England University regularly accepts students who score 24 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 27 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 24-32.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Western New England University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
32 and Above Good >94%
28 to 32 Avg + 90%-94%
24 to 28 Avg - 83%-90%
20 to 24 Reach 71%-83%
Less than 20 Low <71%
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Western New England University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.49
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Western New England University?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Western New England University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Western New England University was 3.49 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #28 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.49 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Western New England University accepts 90% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Western New England University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 31.3% Good
3.75 to 3.99 12.9% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 11.5% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 13.2% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 12.3% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 15.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 3.7% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.1% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

54% of Western New England University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Western New England University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 24%
Top 25% of class 54%
Top 50% of class 87%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Western New England University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,007 3,378 6,385
Accepted 2,741 2,998 5,739
Acceptance Rate 91% 89% 90%
Enrolled 351 432 783
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% 14% 14%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Western New England University is $40.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Western New England University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Western New England University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Western New England University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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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.

FAQs

Does Western New England University prefer SAT or ACT?

18% of students submit their SAT scores to Western New England University. 1% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Western New England University?

90% of those who apply are granted admission to Western New England University. Admission competition is and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Western New England University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1128 and 1280. 18% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Western New England University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 24 and 32. 1% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.