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Western New England University Teaching Programs

Western New England University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Springfield, MA. A Mid-Sized City offers tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Western New England University Rankings

WNE has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#16 of 120	State — Massachusetts
Overall Quality	#29 of 254	Region — New England
Overall Quality	#275 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Western New England University?

Contact details for WNE are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1215 Wilbraham Rd, Springfield, MA 01119-2684
Phone:	4137823111
Website:	wne.edu/
Admissions:	wne.edu/admissions/index
Financial Aid:	wne.edu/enrollment-services/index

How Do I Get Into WNE?

You can apply to WNE online at: https://wne.edu/become-a-student/apply/index

WNE is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for WNE

Here’s what WNE looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into WNE?

WNE admits 84%, which makes it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 12% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

15% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at WNE, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 540 and 650. Math scores were between 550 and 650.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1090 to 1300. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at WNE ranged between 21 and 28.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at WNE vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,893	3,190	82%
Women	3,674	3,127	85%

Can I Afford Western New England University?

The average net price after aid at WNE is $31,170. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$44,680
In-State Fees	$3,140
Out-of-State Tuition	$44,680
Out-of-State Fees	$3,140
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$47,820
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$47,820

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 28% of students at WNE receive some form of financial aid (730 students).

Nearly 95% of students at WNE receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $28,114 per student.

24% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,342.

Student Loan Debt

78% of WNE undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,642 per year.

Western New England University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,154 students enrolled at WNE. WNE is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,508 undergraduate students at WNE, approximately 56% are male and 44% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Western New England University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	77
Black or African American	145
Hispanic	308
White	1,640
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Two or More Races	90
Non-Resident	57

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at WNE break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Massachusetts	435
Connecticut	193
New York	51
New Hampshire	23
New Jersey	20

Additionally, approximately 2.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Western New England University Graduate Student Diversity

990 of WNE’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at WNE, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Western New England University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	42
Black or African American	58
Hispanic	89
White	437
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	15
Non-Resident	207

Online Learning at Western New England University

WNE delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

1,288 undergraduate students at WNE took at least one online class — of those, 13 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 218 students took at least one online class and 253 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Western New England University

The following teaching degree programs are offered by WNE, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	5	7	—	12
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	3	—	—	3

Academic Programs at Western New England University

WNE offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

WNE has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.