Western New England University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$44,680

3% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$27,056

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

83.5%

7,567 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

3,674

88.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

64%

476 Graduates

About

Western New England University is a higher education institution located in Hampden County, MA. In 2024, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Western New England University were Law (110 degrees awarded), Pharmacy (35 degrees), and Occupational Therapy (29 degrees).

In 2024, 1,057 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Western New England University. 50.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (800 degrees), 10.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (77 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Western New England University is $44,680, which is $12,760 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Western New England University is $44,680, which is $12,760 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,056.

In 2024, 95% of undergraduate students attending Western New England University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$44,680

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Western New England University was $44,680. The cost of tuition at Western New England University is $12,760 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Western New England University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$27,056

2024 Value

14.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Western New England University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,056. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Western New England University grew by 14.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Western New England University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,500

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Western New England University was of $11,500 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 1.01% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Western New England University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Western New England University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 3.06% with respect to 2023, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Western New England University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Western New England University received 7,567 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 15.8% annual growth. Out of those 7,567 applicants, 6,317 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83.5% acceptance rate.

There were 3,674 students enrolled at Western New England University in 2024. 15% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Western New England University has an overall enrollment yield of 12.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

6,317

Accepted Out of 7,567

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Western New England University was 83.5% (6,317 admissions from 7,567 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 83.3%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 15.8%, while admissions grew by 16.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Western New England University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

15%

Submission Percentage (2024)

120

Scores Submitted (2024)

15% of enrolled first-time students at Western New England University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Western New England University had a total enrollment of 3,674 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Western New England University is 3,259 students and the part-time enrollment is 415. This means that 88.7% of students enrolled at Western New England University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Western New England University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59.3% White, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 5.85% Black or African American, 3.46% Asian, 3.05% Two or More Races, 0.109% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0272% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Western New England University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (39.6%), followed by White Female (29.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.37%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.1%), followed by White Male (15.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.58%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Western New England University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,674 students. The full-time enrollment at Western New England University is 3,259 and the part-time enrollment is 415. This means that 88.7% of students enrolled at Western New England University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Western New England University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Western New England University was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Western New England University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Western New England University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,180 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
418 enrolled students
Black or African American
215 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Western New England University is 59.3% White, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 5.85% Black or African American, 3.46% Asian, 3.05% Two or More Races, 0.109% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0272% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 334 students (9.09%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 15 more women than men received degrees from Western New England University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Western New England University is white (800 degrees awarded). There were 10.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (77 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Western New England University is Law (110 degrees awarded), followed by Pharmacy (35 degrees) and Occupational Therapy (29 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Western New England University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (135 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (78 degrees), and Engineering (109 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western New England University are Other managers (1,047,117 people), Accountants & auditors (1,034,852 people), Software developers (662,023 people), Financial managers (553,658 people), and Chief executives & legislators (513,433 people).

The most specialized majors at Western New England University in 2024 are Legal (135 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (78 degrees), Engineering (109 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (36 degrees), and Business (359 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western New England University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Podiatrists, Actuaries, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Western New England University are Legal (135 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (78 degrees), Engineering (109 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (36 degrees), and Business (359 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western New England University are Computer Systems Design (1,055,767 people), Construction (730,701 people), Elementary & secondary schools (651,995 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (580,886 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (548,613 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Western New England University.

Most Common (2024)

Other Related Mechanical Engineering Technologies
48 degrees awarded
General Psychology
39 degrees awarded
General Finance
34 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Western New England University was Other Related Mechanical Engineering Technologies with 48 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Western New England University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

521

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

536

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 521 degrees were awarded to men at Western New England University, which is 0.972 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (536).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Western New England University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 68 degrees were awarded to men at Western New England University in General Management Information Systems, which is 1.28 times more than the 53 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 77 degrees were awarded to men at Western New England University in Law, which is 2.33 times more than the 33 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

62%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 62% of students graduating from Western New England University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
800 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
77 degrees awarded
Black or African American
43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Western New England University is white (800 degrees awarded). There were 10.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (77 degrees).

1.8% of degree recipients (19 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
494 degrees awarded
White Male
466 degrees awarded
White Male
454 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Western New England University is white male (494 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (466 degrees).

Operations

Western New England University has an endowment valued at nearly $60.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 13.2M (21.8%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Western New England University had a total salary expenditure of 117M. Western New England University employs 92 Professors, 67 Associate professors and 61 Assistant professors. Most academics at Western New England University are Male Professor (47), Female Professor (45), and Male Associate professor (41).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western New England University are: Management, with 104 employees, Service, with 74 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 47 employees.

Endowment

$60.2M

2024 Endowment

3.04%

decline from 2023

Western New England University has an endowment valued at about $60.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Western New England University declined 3.04% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $192M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Western New England University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$58M

2024 Salaries

9.79%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Western New England University paid a median of $58M in salaries, which represents 49.3% of their overall expenditure ($117M) and a 9.79% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.61% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.703% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$24.3M

Instructional Salaries

240

Number of Employees

In 2024, Western New England University paid a total of $24.3M to 240 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western New England University were Management with 104 employees, Service with 74 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 47 employees.

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