Western New England University (WNE)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,000
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	90%
Students retention rate	77%
On-time graduation rate	63%

Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, WNE is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 90% indicates that WNE is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Western New England University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, WNE emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

WNE boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

89.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$40,380

Cost of attendance at Western New England University in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$40,380

Cost of attendance at Western New England University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Western New England University received on average $23,404 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$23,404

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	184	27%	$4,894	$900,508
Other Federal Grant	184	27%	$5,145	$946,675
State Grant/Scholarships	120	17%	$1,616	$193,940
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	663	96%	$21,930	$14,539,792
Total Grant & Scholarships	670	97%	$23,404	$15,680,407

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Western New England University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Western New England University students is 63.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 67.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 60.9%.

63.1%

asian 63.6% 21 students
African American 29.0% 11 students
white 69.0% 371 students
unknown 47.6% 10 students
hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
hispanic 40.7% 24 students
International Students 46.7% 7 students
Mixed Race 62.5% 5 students

Sport Conferences

Football New England Football Conference
Baseball Commonwealth Coast Conference
Basketball Commonwealth Coast Conference
Track and Cross Country Commonwealth Coast Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Western New England University provides the following additional services to its students

Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Western New England University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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