Western New England University Admission
Application Fee
$40
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
83.26%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
13.44%
Freshmen Enrollment
589
SAT Scores
1,230
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 6,128 students have applied and 5,393 students have allowed to admit to Western New England University (Acceptance rate: 88.01%). WNE's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 10.92 % where 589 students have finally enrolled out of 5,393 admitted students.
WNE acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as American International College and Lesley University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 82.46%).
WNE enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 12.97%).
How to Apply to Western New England University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply WNE. WNE offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | wne.edu/admissions/index |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://wne.edu/become-a-student/apply/index |
| Financial Aid | wne.edu/cost-and-aid/index |
| Net Price Calculator | wne.edu/enrollment-services/billing-and-finances/finance-calculator.cfm |
| Veterans Tuition | wne.edu/admissions/veterans/index.cfm |
| Disability Service | www1.wne.edu/student-accessibility-services/index.cfm |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at WNE and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Western New England University is 1,230 and the average ACT score is 26. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Western New England University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,213). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Western New England University | 1,230 | 26 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,213 | 28 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts | 1,237 | 81 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Western New England University, 128 students submitted SAT scores (22% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,230 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 540 | 590 | 640 |
| Mathematics | 550 | 600 | 640 |
| Total | 1,090 | 1,190 | 1,280 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Western New England University, 8 students submitted ACT scores (1% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 24 | 26 | 29 |
| English | 22 | 28 | 28 |
| Mathematics | 26 | 26 | 26 |
WNE Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Western New England University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |