Applying to WNE

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
83.26%	1,230

Western New England University's acceptance rate is 83.26% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 6,534 students applied and 5,440 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into WNE.

WNE's acceptance rate places 34th out of 66 Massachusetts colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,230 and the ACT score is 26 at WNE. WNE's SAT score ranks 25th out of 42 Massachusetts colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to WNE, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Western New England University is 83.26% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.44%. 3,416 men and 3,118 women applied to WNE and 2,834 men and 2,606 women students were accepted.

Among them, 400 men and 331 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at WNE.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at WNE
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	6,534	3,416	3,118	0	0
Admitted	5,440	2,834	2,606	0	0
Enrolled	731	400	331	0	0
Acceptance Rate	83.26%	82.96%	83.58%	-	-
Yield	13.44%	14.11%	12.70%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Western New England University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 138 students (19% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 8 students (1%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at WNE.

The median SAT score is 1,230 with 620 SAT EBRW and 610 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 650 and the 25^th percentile is 570. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 660 and 25^th percentile is 560 .

The median ACT composite score is 26 with 75^th percentile score of 27 and 25^th percentile score of 25 at WNE. The median ACT math score is 25 and the ACT English score is 24.

The SAT and ACT scores at Western New England University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,165, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at WNE
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1130	1230	1310
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	570	620	650
SAT Math	560	610	660
ACT Composite	25	26	27
ACT Math	19	25	26
ACT English	22	24	25

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Western New England University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 731 first-year students enrolled in WNE. The proportion of full-time students is 99.86% and part-time students is 0.14%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 54.72% and women students is 45.28%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at WNE.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at WNE
	Total	Men	Women
Total	731	400	331
Full-time	730	400	330
Part-time	1	0	1

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at WNE. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Western New England University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

WNE Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $40 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Western New England University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to WNE.

Admission Information for Applying to WNE
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$40
Graduate Application Fees	$50
Admission Information	wne.edu/admissions/index
Online Application	https://wne.edu/become-a-student/apply/index
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within and/or outside a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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