Western New England University

Western New England University

Western New England University is a comprehensive private national university that is reimagining the university experience to prepare graduates to face world challenges with novel mindsets and an updated set of skills and abilities. One of only a few U.S. comprehensive national institutions enrolling under 5,000 students recognized with national and international accreditations at the highest levels in law, business, and engineering, we serve students predominantly from the northeastern U.S. as well as enroll students from across the country and around the world. The University is committed to providing the experiences that students desire and outcomes that matter to them and their families, all the while being an affordable four-year private educational option across income levels.

Academic Programs

  • Business
  • Communication
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Liberal Arts
  • Pharmacy
  • Pre-occupational Therapy
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-physician Assistant
  • Research
  • Science
  • Social Science
  • Sport Management
  • Technology

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • ROTC Program
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Veteran Fee Waiver

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

Applicants who are still in high school must have a copy of their high school transcript through junior year sent to the admissions office. Some students may be required to submit senior year grades. WNE is a test-optional institution for all programs.

Transfer

Transfer applicants must have an official copy of their final high school transcript or GED sent to the Admissions Office. An official transcript(s) for all college work attempted must be submitted.

Additional Information

Top 3% Best Value School - With merit scholarships up to $29,000 and a strong record of keeping annual increases in tuition and fees low, we make WNE education affordable and we have proven results with 98% of the Class of 2021 either employed or in graduate/professional school within 6 months of graduation.​​​​​​

Top 6% and in 3rd in region for ROI – Western New England University is ranked in the top 6% for Return on Investment and #3 in the region behind only Williams and Amherst Colleges according to a recent study by Georgetown University

Higher Starting Salary – Western New England University graduates starting salary is higher than 52 of the top 100 national universities in the country. 

Visit us

When you visit our campus you will experience firsthand what makes Western New England more than a great university. We invite you and your family to register for a tour or come to an Open House to tour our campus and meet our welcoming students and staff. Individual appointments are also available Monday-Friday, and selected Saturdays throughout the academic year. You can register for a campus visit, Open House or virtual tour at visit.wne.edu.

“Western New England University wants every graduate to ask themselves, ‘How do I push forward and advance my career to leave the world a little bit better than the way I found it?’ That is embedded in all that we do.”

Dr. Robert Johnson, President, 2021
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Admissions office

Visit us

School location
Address

1215 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01119, United States of America

Phone number

(413) 782-1321

Region

New England

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