Applying to WNE

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
88.01%	1,190

Western New England University's acceptance rate is 88.01% for 2023 admission. A total of 6,128 students applied and 5,393 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into WNE.

WNE's acceptance rate places 45th out of 67 Massachusetts colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,190 and the ACT score is 26 at WNE. WNE's SAT score ranks 26th out of 42 Massachusetts colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to WNE, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Western New England University is 88.01% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 10.92%. 3,363 men and 2,765 women applied to WNE and 2,948 men and 2,445 women students were accepted.

Among them, 350 men and 239 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at WNE.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at WNE
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	6,128	3,363	2,765	0	0
Admitted	5,393	2,948	2,445	0	0
Enrolled	589	350	239	0	0
Acceptance Rate	88.01%	87.66%	88.43%	-	-
Yield	10.92%	11.87%	9.78%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Western New England University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 128 students (22% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 8 students (1%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at WNE.

The median SAT score is 1,190 with 590 SAT EBRW and 600 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 640 and the 25^th percentile is 540. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 640 and 25^th percentile is 550 .

The median ACT composite score is 26 with 75^th percentile score of 29 and 25^th percentile score of 24 at WNE. The median ACT math score is 26 and the ACT English score is 28.

The SAT and ACT scores at Western New England University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 24 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).

2023 SAT and ACT Scores at WNE
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1090	1190	1280
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	540	590	640
SAT Math	550	600	640
ACT Composite	24	26	29
ACT Math	26	26	26
ACT English	22	28	28

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Western New England University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at WNE. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Western New England University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

WNE Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $40 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Western New England University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to WNE.

Admission Information for Applying to WNE
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$40
Graduate Application Fees	$50
Admission Information	www1.wne.edu/admissions/index.cfm
Online Application	https://connect.wne.edu/apply/
Calendar System	Semester
Credits Accepted	Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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