Western New England University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Bad

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Western New England University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,430 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1919 and is one of the 5 schools and colleges located in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Academic Offerings

At Western New England University you can get your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
75
Western New England University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 75 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Management, Business, Law, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Western New England University student retention rate is fair at 78% (close to Massachusetts average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
78%
Fair
The graduation rate at Western New England University is average - 66%.

Student to faculty ratio at Western New England University is good - 11:1. Find out more details about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high - about $41,800 per year. The additional fees at Western New England University beyond tuition are approximately $2,800; which comes to a total of $44,600 a year.

Read the details about Western New England University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
88%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 6,128 applications were submitted and 5,393 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

Western New England University might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Western New England University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,400
High
Western New England University provides a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Western New England University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Western New England University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 2,200 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high: nearly $7,400 per academic year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Western New England University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Western New England University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Western New England University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Western New England University
1215 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, Massachusetts
01119-2684, USA
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