Western New England University — College Profile

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

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Nearest airport from college

BDL · Hartford/Springfield

15 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

YoursEveryone

Tuition & fees$47,820

Housing & food (on campus)$15,570

Books & supplies$1,000

Cost of attendance$60,262

Average net price$27,290

Same price for all students

Tuition & fees$47,820

Housing & food (on campus)$15,570

Books & supplies$1,000

Cost of attendance$60,262

Average net price$27,290

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · 2023-24

$0–30k

$20,726

$30–48k

$22,471

$48–75k

$25,205

$75–110k

$28,660

$110k+

$29,794

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Merit aid · 2025-26

Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.

Average award$17,406

Share of first-years who get one17%

Source: Western New England University's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

64%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

57%

Back for yr 2

74%

Transferred

25%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

66% graduated · 27% transferred · 8% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$51,771

10 yrs after entry$73,157

Debt

Median at graduation$25,500

Monthly payment$270

Middle 50% owe$8.8k–$27k

90th percentile$32,500

Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral/Professional University: 58% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,545 earned 10 yrs after entry.

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

83%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1192

R 540–650 · M 550–650

ACT midpoint

Comp 21–28 · E 21–27 · M 23–28

SAT middle 50%: 1090–1300

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Essay prompts

How much essays count at Western New England University: Considered (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)

Source: Western New England University's Common Data Set for 2025-26 — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

If Western New England University asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.

Student Body

Gender

Men 56%Women 44%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

12 : 1

Pell grant

24%

First-gen

25%

Family income

$83,848

Independent

Age at entry

19.0

Part-time

Race & ethnicity

White

66%

Hispanic

12%

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Cross Country
Men's · Women's
Field Hockey
Women's
Football
Men's
Golf
Men's
Ice Hockey
Men's · Women's
Lacrosse
Men's · Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Swimming
Women's
Tennis
Men's · Women's
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's
Wrestling
Men's · Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$51,771

After 10 yrs

$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

Resources

Endowment

$60M

Full-time faculty

61%

Faculty salary

$10,676/mo

Teaching spend

$12,651

per student

Federal loans

78%

Classification

Carnegie type

Doctoral/Professional University

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions