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Western New England University

Western New England University

Springfield, MA · City · 2,603 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

Western New England University (WNE) in Springfield, Massachusetts, is highly regarded for its focus on career preparation, particularly through its AACSB-accredited College of Business and its ABET-accredited College of Engineering. As a comprehensive private university, WNE uniquely offers the personal attention of a small liberal arts college alongside the advanced professional pathways of its own School of Law and College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. The student experience is defined by a close-knit, collaborative campus culture featuring an average class size of 18, competitive NCAA Division III athletics, and over 70 student-run organizations. What truly sets WNE apart is its commitment to experiential learning—such as undergraduate research and integrated internships—which directly contributes to an impressive 98% post-graduation career or graduate school placement rate.


Wikipedia:Western New England University is a private university in Springfield, Massachusetts. Academic programs are provided through its College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Engineering, School of Law, and College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

Location
Springfield, MA, 01119-2684 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
BDL · Hartford/Springfield
15 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$60,262
Avg net price
$27,290
Room & board
$15,570
Tuition
$47,820
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$20,726
$30–48k
$22,471
$48–75k
$25,205
$75–110k
$28,660
$110k+
$29,794
Admissions
Admit rate
83%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1192
Reading 540650
Math 550650
ACT midpoint
28
Composite 2128
English 2127
Math 2328
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Western New England University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
64%
4-yr on-time completion
57%
1st-yr retention
74%
Transfer-out rate
25%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
66%
Transferred
27%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
8%
Median earnings (6yr)
$51,771
Median earnings (10yr)
$73,157
Median debt
$25,500
Monthly loan payment
$270
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,750$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$32,500
Student Body
Men 56%Women 44%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
24%
First-generation
25%
Median family income
$83,848
Independent students
4%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
66%
Hispanic
12%
Black
6%
Asian
3%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
7%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$51,771
10 years after entry
$73,157
Psychology, General54
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians53
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness45
Criminal Justice and Corrections39
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration34
Finance and Financial Management Services32
Marketing27
Computer Science25
Biomedical/Medical Engineering25
Civil Engineering21
Accounting and Related Services21
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General20
Biology, General19
Political Science and Government14
Business Administration, Management and Operations13
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering12
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Institutional
Endowment
$60M
Classification
Doctoral/Professional
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
61%
Avg faculty salary
$10,676/mo
Instructional spend/student
$12,651
Federal loan rate
78%

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