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About Western New England University

private doctoral universitybusiness and engineering focussmall class sizesaccessible admissionsspringfield massachusetts

Western New England University is a private university in Springfield, MA, known for its business and engineering focus, small class sizes, and accessible admissions. With an acceptance rate of 88%, Western New Englan is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 589 students each year. Western New Englan is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1100–1270, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Western New Englan offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $24,796 per year; the sticker price of $57,870 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Western New England University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

88%
Overall Accept Rate
3.75
Typical Admitted GPA
1185
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1100 – 1270 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Western New England University

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Application Strategy
With an 88% acceptance rate, Western New England is evaluating whether you will succeed academically, so focus on making sure your transcript tells a clear story of growth and solid grades. If your GPA has trended upward, make sure your counselor highlights that in their recommendation.
Essay Strategy
Western New England has well-regarded programs in engineering, business, and law, so if any of those align with your goals, name the specific program or concentration in your application materials and explain why that path fits what you want to do after graduation.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Western New England University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$58k/yr$20.7k
30k-48k~$58k/yr$22.5k
48k-75k~$58k/yr$25.2k
75k-110k~$58k/yr$28.7k
110k+~$58k/yr$29.8k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

64%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$52k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,577
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

66%White
12%Hispanic
7%Unknown / Unreported
6%Black / African American
4%Two or More Races
3%Asian
2%International
0%American Indian / AK Native
Gender56% Men · 44% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status98% Citizens and Immigrants · 2% International
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