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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

6,534

Applied

5,440

Accepted

2,584

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,118

Females Applied

2,606

Females Accepted

84%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,416

Males Applied

2,834

Males Accepted

83%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

3.68

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	570	650
SAT Math	601	560	660
ACT Composite	28	25	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

44,680

Private

Fees

3,140

Full-time student fees

15,570

Room & board

Financial Aid

32,318

Avg. Financial Aid Package

37,264

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

24,207

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,223

Avg. Loan Aid

22,984

Avg. Grant Aid

27,368

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

77%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

21%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,584

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

42%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	11.64%
Black or African American	5.82%
White or Caucasian	70.93%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.08%
Asian	3.23%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.04%
Two or more races	3.39%
Other	2.71%

Gender

Male (57.55%)

Female (42.45%)

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	49%

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

405

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 195

Part-time - 210

Male - 220

Female - 185