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Western New England University: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

Campus of Western New England University
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Western New England University is a private university in Springfield, Massachusetts, with about 2,600 undergraduates. It admitted 83.5% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $47,820 a year before aid.

What Western New England costs

Western New England University charges $47,820 a year in published tuition and fees, about $23,910 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $60,262 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $30,137 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

Getting into Western New England

For fall 2024, Western New England University received 7,567 applications and admitted 6,317 students, and 790 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1090 and 1300.

What Western New England students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at Western New England University (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians, Other48
Psychology33
Criminal Justice / Safety Studies30
Sport and Fitness Administration / Management28
Health Services / Allied Health / Health Sciences27
Finance27
Marketing, Other24
Marketing / Marketing Management21

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is Western New England University's acceptance rate? 83.5% for fall 2024: 6,317 of 7,567 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at Western New England University? $47,820 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to Western New England University? About 2,600 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do Western New England University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1090–1300.

What is the campus setting at Western New England University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.

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