More selective than 28% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
19% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 1% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose WNE over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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WNE SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, WNE is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 540 | 650 |
| SAT math | 550 | 650 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1090 | 1300 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
WNE admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 83% | 540–650 | 550–650 | 21–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 83% | 570–650 | 560–660 | 25–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is WNE compared with other Massachusetts colleges?
WNE has the 45th-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Massachusetts colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Westfield State University | 81% | 54% | $16,721 |
| 42 | Suffolk University | 82% | 61% | $29,618 |
| 43 | Assumption University | 83% | 75% | $29,498 |
| 44 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | 83% | 65% | $17,163 |
| 45 | Western New England University | 83% | 64% | $27,290 |
| 46 | Framingham State University | 84% | 48% | $16,114 |
| 47 | University of Massachusetts-Boston | 84% | 49% | $17,707 |
| 48 | Bay Path University | 85% | 44% | $14,271 |
| 49 | MCPHS University | 85% | 62% | $39,545 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Massachusetts colleges →
Who enrolls at WNE
College Scorecard; IPEDS
WNE admissions questions
What is the WNE acceptance rate?
Western New England University accepts 83% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 5,440 of 6,534 applicants were admitted.
Does WNE require the SAT or ACT?
Western New England University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 19% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for WNE?
The middle 50% of Western New England University enrolled first-year students scored 1090–1300 on the SAT and 21–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at WNE?
13% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (731 of 5,440).
Is WNE getting harder to get into?
Western New England University accepted 83% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 83% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Western New England University overview