Western New England University
Springfield, MA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,579
Graduate Enrollment: 1,052
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, medium, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 89.88%
Male/Female: 62% / 38% (2017)
First generation college students: 24.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 0.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.8% (2008)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 82.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 71.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 59.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 48.4% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 74.7%
Black: 5.2%
Hispanic: 9.7%
Asian: 2.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 2.6%
Non-resident alien: 1.9%
Unknown race: 2.9%
Black: 5.2%
Hispanic: 9.7%
Asian: 2.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 2.6%
Non-resident alien: 1.9%
Unknown race: 2.9%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $53,760
In-State tuition: $40,380Out-of-State tuition: $40,380
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $14,430 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,060 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,100 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,060 (2022)
Average Family Income: $98,510 (2017)
Median Family Income: $83,849 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 24.0%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 76.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $270 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $24,018 |
| $30k-48k | $23,653 |
| $48k-75k | $25,892 |
| $75k-110k | $29,093 |
| $110k+ | $33,312 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 54%6-year graduation rate: 63%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.1% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $20,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $22,188 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 77.7% (2015) |
| @3 year | 82.9% (2017) |
| @5 year | 86.7% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 60.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 63.3% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $51,375 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $63,537 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 31 | $26,659 | $279 | $69,952 ($5,829) | |
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 16 | $56,325 ($4,694) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | 23 | $27,000 | $286 | $52,629 ($4,386) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Civil Engineering. | 21 | $27,000 | $286 | $65,652 ($5,471) | |
| Master's Degree | Civil Engineering. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Engineering. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 16 | $26,000 | $265 | $77,206 ($6,434) | |
| Master's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 43 | $68,631 ($5,719) | |||
| Master's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 21 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Industrial Engineering. | 17 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Industrial Engineering. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Engineering-Related Fields. | 27 | $112,529 ($9,377) | |||
| Doctoral Degree | Engineering-Related Fields. | 2 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Law. | 53 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 21 | $27,000 | $286 | $39,382 ($3,282) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 30 | $27,000 | $286 | $24,261 ($2,022) | |
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 35 | $26,000 | $276 | $31,746 ($2,646) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Psychology, General. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 25 | $61,575 ($5,131) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 45 | $26,399 | $276 | $38,947 ($3,246) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 12 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | 45 | $19,500 | $207 | ||
| First Professional Degree | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | 61 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 13 | $49,029 ($4,086) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 12 | $45,605 ($3,800) | |||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 39 | $68,301 ($5,692) | $85,369 ($7,114) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 24 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 33 | $22,400 | $228 | $54,083 ($4,507) | |
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 29 | $85,792 ($7,149) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 24 | $21,375 | $246 | $47,361 ($3,947) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 2 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Management Information Systems and Services. | 132 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 23 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 31 | $26,949 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 5 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Engineering-Related Fields. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate). | 5 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $87,831Full time faculty: 67%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $67,272,214 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $90,212,890 (2022)