Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002226
- Phone: (617) 989-4590
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
85.18%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
26FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$19,506Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Western New England University (WNE)
550 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA
Western New England University is a nonprofit private institution located in Springfield, MA and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Western New England University has a yearly student enrollment of around three thousand.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs Western New England University offers:
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Psychology
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
- Engineering
- Security And Protective Services
Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. Students may take either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to Western New England University. A score in a range of 960 - 1170 on the SAT, or 22 - 26 for the ACT is common among accepted students. Approximately 80 percent of all students that applied were accepted at Western New England University, with 16 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at www1.wne.edu.
The cost of tuition is nearly $34,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their cost of attendance. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements.
This school has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
Students should take a look at the school's http://www.wne.edu to see additional information.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the candidates WNE accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Western New England University is around 3,800 students, with undergraduate students making up about 73% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $35,000-$43,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
- Part time students pay in the range of $950 to $1,100 per unit
- The estimated cost for on campus dorms & meals is around $17,000, which includes twenty meals provided each week
- May offer prepaid tuition, allowing students to purchase tuition at current rates for future years.
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 99% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 98% | $19,952 |
Receiving Student Loans | 92% | $10,553 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Western New England University may offer services to students like:- Distance learning
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Law Program
- * Accredited by the American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar (since 1974)
- Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) Program
- * Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (since 2011)
Intercollegiate Athletics
WNE is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Commonwealth Coast Conference)
- Basketball (Commonwealth Coast Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Football (New England Football Conference)
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Western New England University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Neuroscience (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Public Relations (B, M)
- Communications (B)
- Journalism (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Education
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (B, M)
- Biomedical Engineering (B)
- Industrial Engineering (B, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B, M)
Engineering Technology
- Engineering Management (C, D, M)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
- Creative Writing (B, M)
Health and Clinical Professions
- Pharmacy (D)
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Legal Professions and Studies
- Law (D)
- Legal Studies (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A, B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, D)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Sports Management (B, M)
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B)
Social Sciences
- Sociology (B)
- Political Science (B)
- Economics (B)
- Criminology
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Western New England University.
- American International College in Boston, MA (2 miles away)
- Springfield College in South Easton, MA (2 miles away)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms in Haverhill, MA (4 miles away)
- Bay Path College in Boston, MA (5 miles away)
- Trinity College in West Haven, CT (27 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- Browse through our complete list of colleges in Massachusetts
- See all private colleges in Massachusetts
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002226
- Phone: (617) 989-4590
- School Homepage