Western New England University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2247 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #622 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #568 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #28 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #1 of 3 | In Springfield |
| #726 of 1,021 | For International Law |
| Top50% | For 28 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Undergraduates
- 2,406
- Graduates
- 1,024
- Male:Female Ratio
- 52:48
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- wne.edu
Western New England University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Western New England University has an acceptance rate of 88% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 88% | 88% |
| Applicants | 6,128 | 3,363 | 2,765 |
| Admissions | 5,393 | 2,948 | 2,445 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 589 | 350 | 239 |
1,531 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
249 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
128 or 22%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1090
or below
75% of them
had 1280
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Western New England University are 1090-1280 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
8 or 1%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Western New England University are 24-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2433 (71%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 327 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 206 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 157 (5%) |
| Asian | 118 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 93 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 91 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Western New England University is $30,214 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $25,284 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $25,410 |
| $48-75K | $28,093 |
| $75-110K | $30,758 |
| $110K+ | $32,256 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $41,750 | $17,550 |
| Tuition in-state | $41,750 | $17,550 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $41,750 | $17,550 |
| Fee in-district | $2,750 | |
| Fee in-state | $2,750 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,750 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,150 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,430 |
| Room charge | $7,430 |
| Meal charge | $7,240 |
Western New England University majors
Western New England University has granted 593 bachelor's degrees across 45 programs, 180 master's across 17 programs, and 173 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Western New England University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 78 | |||
| Pharmacy | 58 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 47 | 11 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 42 | 6 | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 41 | 5 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 5 | 38 | ||
| Psychology, General | 43 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 42 | |||
| Accounting | 31 | 8 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 30 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 30 | |||
| Finance, General | 29 | |||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 28 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 17 | 6 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 22 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 18 | 3 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 17 | 2 | ||
| Information Resources Management | 19 | |||
| Marketing, Other | 19 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 19 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 18 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 18 | |||
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 15 | 2 | ||
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 13 | |||
| Creative Writing | 7 | 6 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 12 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 12 | |||
| Computer Science | 11 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 11 | |||
| Actuarial Science | 9 | |||
| Industrial Engineering | 9 | |||
| Retail Management | 9 | |||
| Legal Studies | 7 | |||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 7 | |||
| Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation | 6 | |||
| Neuroscience | 6 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 5 | |||
| Economics, General | 5 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | |||
| History, General | 4 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | 3 | ||
| Social Work | 4 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | 2 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 3 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 3 | |||
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 2 | |||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 2 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| History Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | |||
| Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 1 | 593 | 180 | 173 |
Western New England University has a graduation rate of 67%, which is among the 29% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 67% | 65% | 72% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Western New England University has published 3,362 scientific papers with 35,245 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Engineering, Biology, Computer Science, Medicine, Environmental Science, Sociology, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 15 | 26 |
| 1992 | 27 | 44 |
| 1993 | 29 | 37 |
| 1994 | 31 | 70 |
| 1995 | 34 | 46 |
| 1996 | 27 | 89 |
| 1997 | 20 | 67 |
| 1998 | 56 | 66 |
| 1999 | 34 | 79 |
| 2000 | 20 | 80 |
| 2001 | 42 | 97 |
| 2002 | 56 | 115 |
| 2003 | 44 | 154 |
| 2004 | 46 | 172 |
| 2005 | 38 | 228 |
| 2006 | 68 | 269 |
| 2007 | 79 | 276 |
| 2008 | 62 | 325 |
| 2009 | 122 | 351 |
| 2010 | 100 | 440 |
| 2011 | 119 | 533 |
| 2012 | 127 | 656 |
| 2013 | 147 | 891 |
| 2014 | 185 | 1021 |
| 2015 | 202 | 1323 |
| 2016 | 176 | 1463 |
| 2017 | 164 | 1817 |
| 2018 | 184 | 2412 |
| 2019 | 153 | 2952 |
| 2020 | 206 | 3665 |
| 2021 | 143 | 4595 |
| 2022 | 122 | 4924 |
| 2023 | 136 | 5109 |
Western New England University alumni
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Souleye
- Occupations
- musician
- Biography
-
Mario John Treadway, better known by his stage name, Souleye, is an American hip hop artist. He has released 12 albums, including his latest, Disguised As Tomorrow, which was released in March 2023. Among others, he has performed and recorded with BLVD, and his wife, Alanis Morissette.
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Larry O'Brien
- Occupations
- politicianbusinesspersonlawyer
- Biography
-
Lawrence Francis O'Brien Jr. was an American politician and basketball commissioner. He was one of the United States Democratic Party's leading electoral strategists for more than two decades. He was Postmaster General in the cabinet of President Lyndon Johnson and chair of the Democratic National Committee. O'Brien was also commissioner of the National Basketball Association from 1975 to 1984, and the NBA Championship Trophy is named after him.
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Tommy Tallarico
- Enrolled in Western New England University
- Studied in 1987-1987
- Occupations
- composer
- Biography
-
Thomas Andrew Tallarico is an American video game music composer, sound designer, businessman, musician, television personality, live show creative director, and producer. He and his company, Tommy Tallarico Studios, worked on several video games since the 1990s. He co-hosted the television shows Electric Playground and Reviews on the Run from 1997 until 2006. In 2002, he created Video Games Live (VGL), a global video game music orchestra.
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John E. Sweeney
- Enrolled in Western New England University
- In 1990 graduated with Juris Doctor
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
-
John Edward Sweeney is an American politician from the U.S. state of New York. A Republican, he represented New York's 20th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from January 1999 to January 2007. He was dubbed "Congressman Kick-Ass" by President George W. Bush for his take-no-prisoners style. He was defeated for reelection in 2006 by Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand.
General info
| Alternative names | WNE |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1919 |
| Motto | Scientia Integritas Servitium Knowledge Integrity Service |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 650 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1215 Wilbraham Rd Springfield, Massachusetts, 01119-2684 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 156,000 |
| Phone | 4137823111 |