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Western New England University
Most applicants get into Western New England University — 83.5% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Western New England University sits in Springfield proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, where graduates median $129,138 four years out. Faculty pay averages $128,112 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 2,603 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 74% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1130 and 1310 — below the MA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Western New England University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1130–1310 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Western New England University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 570 | 620 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 610 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 26 | 27 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Western New England University received 6,534 applications and admitted 5,440 (83.3%), with 731 enrolling.
How Western New England University compares
| Western New England University | Massachusetts median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 83.5% | 70.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $47,820 | $46,700 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $73,157 | $62,832 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Western New England University student earns $73,157 — 16% above the Massachusetts median of $62,832 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Western New England University lists tuition at $47,820 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Western New England University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $47,820 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Western New England University enrolls 2,603 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Western New England University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
64% graduate within six years. Roughly 36% don't — ask a Western New England University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Western New England University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $129,138 |
| Computer Science | $100,055 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $96,841 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $93,541 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $89,642 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $89,255 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $87,838 |
| Civil Engineering | $86,375 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,649 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $70,525 |
| Biology, General | $62,871 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,486 |
| Psychology, General | $57,681 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,629 |
Median earnings for these 14 Western New England University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $73,157 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 38 additional Western New England University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Western New England University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1130–1310 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 83.5% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Western New England University's acceptance rate?
83.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 5,440 admitted from 6,534 applicants.
How much does Western New England University cost?
At Western New England University, published tuition is $47,820 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Western New England University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Western New England University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $73,157 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Massachusetts
- Westfield State University — 81.4% admitted
- Wheaton College (Massachusetts) — 67.7% admitted
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute — 60.2% admitted
- Suffolk University — 82.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.