Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
83.26%
SAT Average
1,231
ACT Range
25-27
Western New England University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 83.26%. This means approximately 833 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 2,508 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
83.26%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | New England Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $46,430 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $46,430 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $58,933 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $31,170 | State avg: $23,961. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 25.02% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 80.42% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Western New England University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$46,430
Room and board
$14,900
Books and supplies
$1,000
Other expenses
$2,060
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$58,933
Average net price
$31,170
Average aid coverage
47%
$27,763 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Western New England University pays approximately $31,170 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Massachusetts average of $23,961 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Western New England University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Massachusetts and national averages.
Western New England University net price
$31,170
Massachusetts average
$23,961
National average
$17,506
Western New England University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $46,430 and average net price at $31,170. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$46,430
Current net price
$31,170
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
63.89%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$73,157
Undergraduates
2,508
10-Year Median Earnings - Western New England University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Western New England University graduates earn about 1.7x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Western New England University?
Undergraduates
2,508
Completion rate
63.89%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
25.02%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
80.42%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 25.02% of Western New England University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 80.42% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Western New England University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Western New England University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Western New England University lists New England Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Western New England University is listed at 1215 Wilbraham Rd, Springfield, MA 01119-2684. Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Western New England University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western New England University | 83.26% | $46,430 | $31,170 | $73,157 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 4.74% | $60,156 | $19,813 | $143,372 |
| Franklin W Olin College of Engineering | 21.66% | $64,458 | $20,575 | $129,455 |
| MCPHS University | 85.21% | $38,850 | $35,084 | $125,557 |
| Babson College | 19.74% | $56,032 | $38,876 | $123,938 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western New England University's acceptance rate?
Western New England University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 83.26%.
How much is Western New England University tuition?
Western New England University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $46,430.
What is Western New England University's average net price?
Western New England University's average net price in the local dataset is $31,170.
What does Western New England University cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $28,987 for Western New England University students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Western New England University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $73,157 for Western New England University.
Is Western New England University accredited?
Western New England University's accreditor in the local dataset is New England Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Western New England University?
The local dataset lists 2,508 undergraduate students at Western New England University.
What percentage of Western New England University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Western New England University in the local dataset is 25.02%.
What is the federal loan rate at Western New England University?
The federal loan rate for Western New England University in the local dataset is 80.42%.
Where should I verify Western New England University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Western New England University or the latest official federal education data.