PRIVATE NON-PROFIT · GRADUATE

Western New England University

Also known as: WNE

📍 Springfield, Massachusetts🏛️ Urban Setting👥 2,603 Undergrads🔗 wne.edu

Overview

Western New England University is an small private non-profit research university in Springfield, Massachusetts. It enrolls about 2,603 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 83%. Graduates earn a median of $73,157 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

83%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,192

540–650

Net Price

$27,290

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

64%

Retention

74%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$73,157

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

83.5%

SAT Average

1,192

ACT Composite

21–28

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200540 – 650 (mid 50%)800

Math

200550 – 650 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

121 – 28 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$47,820

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$47,820

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$60,262

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$27,290

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$20,726
$30,001 – $48,000	$22,471
$48,001 – $75,000	$25,205
$75,001 – $110,000	$28,660
$110,001 +	$29,794

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

77.9%

Academics & Programs

Western New England University offers programs across 22 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

45.1%

Engineering

11.2%

Health Professions

7.9%

Engineering Technologies

7.1%

Psychology

4.9%

Homeland Security & Law Enforcement

4.5%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

4.2%

Computer & Information Sciences

3.7%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

64%

On-Time (4yr)

57%

Retention (FT)

74%

% Earning >$25K

87%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$51,771

8 years

$68,753

10 years

$73,157

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

61.5%

White

70.2%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

65.7%

Black or African American

5.8%

Asian

3.1%

Hispanic / Latino

12.1%

Two or more races

3.6%

International

2.3%

Gender

Women

43.6%

Men

56.4%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Western New England University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 83%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1192.

How much does Western New England University cost?

In-state tuition is $47,820, and out-of-state is $47,820. Average net price after financial aid is $27,290.

What is Western New England University known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Engineering, Health Professions.

What's the graduation rate at Western New England University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 64%, and 74% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.