Western New England University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2302 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #631 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #576 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #28 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #1 of 3 | In Springfield |
| #712 of 1,049 | For Bioethics/Medical Ethics |
| Top50% | For 29 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 83%
- Undergraduates
- 2,584
- Graduates
- 990
- Male:Female Ratio
- 53:47
- 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 83% 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 | 83% | 83% | 84% |
| Applicants | 6,534 | 3,416 | 3,118 |
| Admissions | 5,440 | 2,834 | 2,606 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 730 | 400 | 330 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
1,339 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
212 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
138 or 19%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1130
or below
75% of them
had 1310
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Western New England University are 1130-1310 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
8 or 1%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Western New England University are 25-27 (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 | 2326 (65%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 422 (12%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 234 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 226 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 130 (4%) |
| Asian | 129 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 104 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Western New England University is $31,548 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 | $28,987 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $26,284 |
| $48-75K | $27,102 |
| $75-110K | $30,277 |
| $110K+ | $33,983 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $43,380 | $18,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $43,380 | $18,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $43,380 | $18,000 |
| Fee in-district | $3,050 | $200 |
| Fee in-state | $3,050 | $200 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,050 | $200 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,153 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,900 |
| Room charge | $7,430 |
| Meal charge | $7,240 |
Western New England University majors
Western New England University has granted 552 bachelor's degrees across 43 programs, 187 master's across 20 programs, and 194 doctorate degrees across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Western New England University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 105 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 45 | 23 | |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 53 | 11 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 12 | 38 | |
| Psychology, General | 49 | ||
| Pharmacy | 45 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 39 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 34 | 1 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 32 | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 20 | 10 | |
| Finance, General | 30 | ||
| Accounting | 19 | 10 | |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 25 | ||
| Computer Science | 25 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 21 | 3 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 19 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 12 | 7 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 19 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 17 | 1 | |
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 14 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 7 | 7 | |
| Legal Studies | 11 | 3 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 12 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 12 | ||
| Communication, General | 6 | 4 | |
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 10 | ||
| Information Resources Management | 9 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | 7 | |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Other | 8 | ||
| Social Work | 8 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 7 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | 5 | |
| Economics, General | 6 | ||
| Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Forensic Chemistry | 5 | ||
| Retail Management | 5 | ||
| Creative Writing | 1 | 3 | |
| History, General | 4 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Civil Engineering, Other | 3 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 2 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 1 | ||
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 1 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 552 | 187 | 194 |
Western New England University has a graduation rate of 64%, which is among the 33% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 64% | 62% | 68% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Western New England University has published 3,799 scientific papers with 50,429 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Engineering, Computer Science, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Physics, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 42 | 56 |
| 1993 | 31 | 57 |
| 1994 | 37 | 87 |
| 1995 | 34 | 61 |
| 1996 | 27 | 104 |
| 1997 | 22 | 83 |
| 1998 | 57 | 84 |
| 1999 | 35 | 99 |
| 2000 | 20 | 108 |
| 2001 | 47 | 131 |
| 2002 | 58 | 164 |
| 2003 | 45 | 225 |
| 2004 | 47 | 234 |
| 2005 | 41 | 314 |
| 2006 | 69 | 366 |
| 2007 | 81 | 393 |
| 2008 | 64 | 469 |
| 2009 | 123 | 463 |
| 2010 | 107 | 628 |
| 2011 | 125 | 733 |
| 2012 | 137 | 915 |
| 2013 | 155 | 1183 |
| 2014 | 196 | 1361 |
| 2015 | 244 | 1670 |
| 2016 | 174 | 1924 |
| 2017 | 178 | 2369 |
| 2018 | 194 | 3060 |
| 2019 | 166 | 3727 |
| 2020 | 248 | 4628 |
| 2021 | 153 | 5577 |
| 2022 | 138 | 5674 |
| 2023 | 156 | 6253 |
| 2024 | 143 | 6371 |
Western New England University alumni
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Larry O'Brien
- Occupations
- businesspersonpoliticianlawyer
- 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
-
Tommy Tallarico is an American video game music composer, sound designer, and television producer. Since the 1990s, he has helmed audio production for numerous video games through his self-titled company. He co-hosted the television series 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
- lawyerpolitician
- 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.
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Tanya Holland
- Occupations
- restaurateurchef
- Biography
-
Tanya Holland is an American celebrity chef, restaurateur, podcast host, writer, and cookbook author. She is known as an expert of soul food. Holland is an alumna of Bravo TV's Top Chef, where she competed on the 15th season. She was the owner of Brown Sugar Kitchen in Oakland, California (2008 to 2022), which received national recognition and multiple Michelin Bib Gourmand awards.
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 | 684 |
| 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 |