Overview
Enrollment
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| Location | Springfield, Massachusetts |
| Online | wne.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Western New England University occupies a suburban 215-acre campus in Springfield, Massachusetts, approximately 90 miles west of Boston and 25 miles north of Hartford, Connecticut. Founded in 1919 as a division of Northeastern University focused on part-time law studies, the institution became independent in 1951 and achieved university status in 2011. The university encompasses five academic schools: Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, Law, and Pharmacy and Health Sciences, with engineering and business programs serving as primary academic focuses. Residential students occupy traditional dormitories and suite-style housing across the park-like campus, which features a mix of modern and mid-century academic buildings. The Golden Bears compete in NCAA Division III athletics as members of the Commonwealth Coast Conference.
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Western New England University is rated within the top 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Western New England University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#372 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#272 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#25 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#23 in Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
#508 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#26 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1090/1280 |
| ACT | 24/29 |
| GPA | 3.49 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $2,750 |
| Room and Board | $14,670 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,060 |
| Total One Year Cost | $62,230 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 35% |
| Engineering | 15% |
| Psychology | 10% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 8% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 7% |
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Last updated February 24, 2024