# Western New England University (WNE)

Private nonprofit college in Springfield, MA. IPEDS ID 168254.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-new-england-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/western-new-england-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 84% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $27,290 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 64%; beats 39% of MA colleges and 68% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $73,157; beats 66% of MA colleges and 88% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $19,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,726 |
| 30-48k | $22,471 |
| 48-75k | $25,205 |
| 75-110k | $28,660 |
| 110k+ | $29,794 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.09 years on average (59% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $73,157 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,726 | $84,769 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $22,471 | $91,906 | 2.8 years |
| 48-75k | $25,205 | $103,088 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $28,660 | $117,219 | 3.5 years |
| 110k+ | $29,794 | $121,857 | 3.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $60,262
- Tuition and fees: $47,820
- Housing and meals: $14,900; books: $1,000

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 540–650; SAT math: 550–650; ACT: 21–28 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 6,534 applicants, 5,440 admitted, 731 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 84%, ACT 21–28 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 83%, ACT 25–27 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (52 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | not reported | $129,138 | $19,500 |
| Computer Science | $79,990 | $100,055 | $26,659 |
| Electrical Engineering | $83,808 | $96,841 | $26,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | not reported | $93,541 | not reported |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $69,326 | $89,642 | $27,000 |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | $89,255 | not reported |
| Biomedical Engineering | $58,437 | $87,838 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $67,726 | $86,375 | $27,000 |
| Accounting | not reported | $75,649 | $22,400 |
| Business Administration | not reported | $70,525 | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | $62,871 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice | $41,564 | $60,486 | $26,399 |
| Psychology | $33,825 | $57,681 | $26,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $26,544 | $55,629 | $27,000 |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Industrial Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Studies / Paralegal | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Neuroscience | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sustainability Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physical Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Work | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | $27,000 |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business | $50,921 | not reported | not reported |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | $54,474 | not reported | $21,375 |
| Human Resources | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | $26,949 |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Criminal Justice → Police officer: median wage $83,050 (Springfield, MA), $78,940 (MA), $76,210 (U.S.)
- Civil Engineering → Civil engineer: median wage $99,790 (Springfield, MA), $106,730 (MA), $100,840 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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