WNE Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 83.48%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1190. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $47,820
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at WNE:
- Total Enrollment: 3,674, including 266 online students
- 2,616 Undergraduate, 1,058 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 52.6% men, 47.4% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 64%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 24%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 74%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 103 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 18 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 33 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
WNE Overview
Western New England University (WNE) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Springfield, MA. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The WNE's tuition & fees is $47,820 for the academic year 2024-2025. 95% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $28,114.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,674 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
WNE's acceptance rate is 83.48% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 12.51%. The median SAT score is 1190 and the ACT score is 25.
WNE ranked 38th in Massachusetts Colleges rankings. Western New England University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Western New England University is $47,820. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $18,210.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $49,252 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $18,220.
| Undergraduate | $47,820 |
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| Graduate | $18,210 |
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| Undergraduate | $49,252 |
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| Graduate | $18,220 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Western New England University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at WNE
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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