Highlights
- Large, 100–year–old university with 28 major buildings and a wide selection of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and law programs.
- Offers many cross–disciplinary and dual degrees.
- Provides numerous merit–based and need–based scholarships and grants, including a sibling discount and First Robotics Scholarship.
Overview
Established in 1919, Western New England University offers personalized education for more than 3,700 students. The school provides students with individualized attention through mentorship programs and small classrooms. With a 215-acre campus in Springfield, Massachusetts, the college offers more than 50 majors and programs and 40 minors. Students can earn a bachelor’s degree in business administration completely online. Newly, admitted students enroll in an exploratory program to help them select a major. Resources available for distance learners include access to centers for academic success in writing, math, and science.
Western New England University Statistics
| Public/Private | Private nonprofit |
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% |
| Percentage Receiving Grant or Scholarship Aid | 98% |
| Student–to–Faculty Ratio | 12:1 |
| Graduation Rate | 59.5% |
| Required Standardized Test(s) | SAT or ACT |
| Accreditation | New England Commission of Higher Education |
| Student Population | 3,792 |
| Date Founded | 1919 |
| Colors | Blue, orange, and yellow |
Western New England University Accreditation, Tuition, and Admissions Information
Accreditation and Approvals
Western New England University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), formerly known as the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Higher Education (NEASC-CIHE).
Tuition
| Program Level | Cost |
|---|---|
| Arts, Sciences, and Business Undergraduate | $35,454 per term |
| Engineering Undergraduate | $37,054 per term |
| Arts and Sciences Graduate | $816–$1,392 per credit |
| Business Graduate | $892 per credit |
| Engineering Graduate | $1,168–$1,392 per credit |
Admissions
Western New England University offers a rolling admission process for undergraduate students. Incoming first–year candidates must submit transcripts, an academic letter of recommendation, and SAT/ACT scores. Transfer students with 12 or more transferable credits do not need to submit SAT/ACT scores.
Graduate admission requirements vary depending on the program. Typically, graduate applicants must submit transcripts, a resume or CV, letters of recommendation, and a personal essay. Master’s applicants need a bachelor’s degree and Ph.D. applicants need a master’s degree. Some programs, such as the master of science in applied behavior analysis and Ph.D. in engineering management, require the GRE.
Students receive admission decisions within two to three weeks after applying.
Contact Information
- Address: 1215 Wilbraham Rd., Springfield, MA, 01119, USA
- Phone Number: (413) 782–1282
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Online Degrees Offered
Western New England University offers degrees through four schools. The College of Arts and Sciences offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. The College of Business grants bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The College of Engineering features bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences offers a doctor of pharmacy degree. The School of Law offers master’s and Juris Doctor degrees.