Overview

Western New England University is a University institution located in Springfield, MA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1215 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA  01119
United States

Contact Mr. Bryan Gross
Vice President for Enrollment Mgt & Marketing
Email: learn@wne.edu
Phone: 413-782-1321
Fax: 413-782-1777

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American/united States Studies/civilization	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Neurobiology And Neurosciences, Other	×
Neuroscience	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Accounting And Finance	×
Actuarial Science	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other	×
Business/commerce, General	×
Construction Management, General	×
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies	×
Finance, General	×
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General	×
Information Resources Management	×
Management Information Systems And Services, Other	×
Management Information Systems, General	×
Marketing, Other	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Organizational Leadership	×
Retail Management	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising	×
Communication, General	×
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia	×
Health Communication	×
Journalism	×
Mass Communication/media Studies	×
Public Relations/image Management	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science	×
Computer/information Technology Services Administration And Management, Other	×
Information Science/studies	×
Information Technology	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education	×
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education	×
Chemistry Teacher Education	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
English/language Arts Teacher Education	×
History Teacher Education	×
Mathematics Teacher Education	×
Secondary Education And Teaching	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering	×
Civil Engineering, General	×
Civil Engineering, Other	×
Computer Engineering, General	×
Construction Engineering	×
Electrical And Electronics Engineering	×
Industrial Engineering	×
Mechanical Engineering	×
Mechatronics, Robotics, And Automation Engineering	×
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General	×
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/technicians, Other	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing	×
English Language And Literature, General	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General	×
Pharmaceutical Marketing And Management	×
Pharmaceutical Sciences	×
Pre-occupational Therapy Studies	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Data Science, General	×
International/globalization Studies	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Chemistry, Other	×
Forensic Chemistry	×
Physical Sciences, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Social Work	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/police Science	×
Criminal Justice/safety Studies	×
Forensic Science And Technology	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology	×
Economics, General	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

7,567

Applied

6,317

Accepted

2,616

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,674

Females Applied

3,127

Females Accepted

85%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,893

Males Applied

3,190

Males Accepted

82%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.54

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Recommended	Interview Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	SAT or ACT scores (Require for some: College Transcript)

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	September 15th	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	November 15th	December 1st	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	602	540	650
SAT Math	601	550	650
ACT Composite	28	21	28

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

46,260

Private

Fees

3,230

Full-time student fees

16,060

Room & board

8,000

Room only

Financial Aid

36,494

Avg. Financial Aid Package

39,317

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

30,678

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,205

Avg. Loan Aid

26,646

Avg. Grant Aid

29,934

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

79%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

28%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,616

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

42%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	12.06%
Black or African American	5.84%
White or Caucasian	65.73%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.08%
Asian	3.11%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.04%
Two or more races	3.65%
Other	7.18%

Gender

Male (56.31%)

Female (43.69%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	50%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Family Weekend and Spring Concert

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Senate, Residence Hall Association, Campus Activities Board, Student Radio Station and The Westerner (student newspaper)

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
security cameras

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling		Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Field Hockey		Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

416

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 211

Part-time - 205

Male - 219

Female - 197