Western New England University

Springfield, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

C+

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About Western New England University

Western New England University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Springfield, MA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 2,603 students. The acceptance rate is 83%. 64% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $73,157.

83%

Acceptance

$27,290

Net price

2,603

Enrollment

64%

Grad rate

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Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

83%

Acceptance rate

1,192

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading540–650

SAT Math550–650

ACT Composite21–28

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$27,290

Average net price

$47,820

In-state tuition

$47,820

Out-of-state tuition

$15,570

Room & board

$1,000

Books & supplies

$60,262

Total cost of attendance

24%

Students receiving Pell grants

78%

Students with federal loans

$25,500

Median student debt

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

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business37.7%

Engineering19.3%

Psychology9.3%

Criminal Justice7.4%

Health & Nursing6.9%

Parks & Recreation4.7%

Computer Science3.9%

Biology2.1%

Social Sciences1.9%

Legal / Pre-Law1.6%

After Graduation

$73,157

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$51,771

Median earnings (6 yrs)

64%

Graduation rate

74%

Retention rate

91%

Earn more than a HS grad

$12,651

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,603

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

25%

First-generation

Gender balance

44% women

56% men

Race & ethnicity

White

66%

Hispanic

12%

Black

Two or more races

Asian

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