# Western New England University

> Western New England University's acceptance rate is 83.5% (CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, 6,385 applicants). It is a private nonprofit university in Springfield, MA, with 2,603 students. The average net price after grants is $27,077 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 63.7%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $81,107.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/western-new-england-university-3234
- Location: Springfield, MA, United States
- Setting: Midsize city
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Classification: Doctoral/professional university
- Official website: https://www1.wne.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 168254
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Admissions

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Applicants | 6,385 |
| Admitted | 5,739 |
| Acceptance rate | 83.5% |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (25th–75th percentile) | 540–650 |
| SAT Math (25th–75th percentile) | 550–650 |
| ACT Composite (25th–75th percentile) | 21–28 |

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $49,490 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $49,490 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $27,077 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 31.1% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 63.7% |
| First-year retention rate | 74% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $81,107 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 2,603 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the Western New England University acceptance rate for 2026?

Western New England University admitted 83.5% of 6,385 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

### How much is Western New England University tuition?

Tuition at Western New England University is $49,490 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $27,077 a year.

### What is the average net price at Western New England University?

The average net price at Western New England University, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $27,077 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at Western New England University?

63.7% of first-time, full-time students at Western New England University graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to Western New England University?

The closest matches are Lasell University, Springfield College, and Emmanuel College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/western-new-england-university-3234. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.