Western New England University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$43,380

3.9% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$31,548

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

83.3%

6,534 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,574

84.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

63.9%

490 Graduates

About

Western New England University is a higher education institution located in Hampden County, MA. In 2023, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Western New England University were Law (105 degrees awarded), Pharmacy (45 degrees), and Occupational Therapy (32 degrees).

In 2023, 1,096 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Western New England University. 47.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 52.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (829 degrees), 9.31 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (89 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Western New England University is $43,380, which is $18,805 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Western New England University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 895 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Western New England University is $43,380, which is $18,805 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $31,548.

In 2023, 98% of undergraduate students attending Western New England University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$43,380

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Western New England University was $43,380. The cost of tuition at Western New England University is $18,805 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$31,548

2023 Value

4.42%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Western New England University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,548. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Western New England University grew by 4.42%.

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

$11,385

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Western New England University was of $11,385 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.07% between 2022 and 2023.

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

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Western New England University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 5.38% with respect to 2022, when 93% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Western New England University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 895 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Western New England University received 6,534 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 6.63% annual growth. Out of those 6,534 applicants, 5,440 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83.3% acceptance rate.

There were 3,574 students enrolled at Western New England University in 2023. 19% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Western New England University has an overall enrollment yield of 13.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

5,440

Accepted Out of 6,534

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Western New England University was 83.3% (5,440 admissions from 6,534 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 88%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 6.63%, while admissions grew by 0.872%.

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

19%

Submission Percentage (2023)

138

Scores Submitted (2023)

19% of enrolled first-time students at Western New England University in 2023 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 3,574 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Western New England University is 3,009 students and the part-time enrollment is 565. This means that 84.2% 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 65.1% White, 11.8% Hispanic or Latino, 6.32% Black or African American, 3.61% Asian, 2.91% Two or More Races, 0.056% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.028% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Western New England University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (42.6%), followed by White Female (30.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.78%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.1%), followed by White Male (19.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.36%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

84.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Western New England University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,574 students. The full-time enrollment at Western New England University is 3,009 and the part-time enrollment is 565. This means that 84.2% of students enrolled at Western New England University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and 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

75%

2023 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 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Western New England University had a retention rate higher 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 (2023)

White
2,326 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
422 enrolled students
Black or African American
226 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Western New England University is 65.1% White, 11.8% Hispanic or Latino, 6.32% Black or African American, 3.61% Asian, 2.91% Two or More Races, 0.056% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.028% 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 Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 130 students (3.64%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 54 fewer 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 (829 degrees awarded). There were 9.31 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (89 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Western New England University is Law (105 degrees awarded), followed by Pharmacy (45 degrees) and Occupational Therapy (32 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (133 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (83 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (68 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

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 Software developers (501,638 people), Other managers (430,779 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (374,775 people), Civil engineers (303,284 people), and Mechanical engineers (226,558 people).

The most specialized majors at Western New England University in 2023 are Legal (133 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (83 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (68 degrees), Engineering (88 degrees), and Psychology (84 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

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 Podiatrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Western New England University are Legal (133 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (83 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (68 degrees), Engineering (88 degrees), and Psychology (84 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (966,132 people), Elementary & secondary schools (916,433 people), Construction (678,529 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (661,042 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (586,647 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 (2023)

General Psychology
54 degrees awarded
Other Related Mechanical Engineering Technologies
53 degrees awarded
Sport & Fitness Management
45 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Western New England University was General Psychology with 54 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

575

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

521

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 575 degrees were awarded to men at Western New England University, which is 1.1 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (521).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 61 degrees were awarded to men at Western New England University in General Management Information Systems, which is 2.1 times more than the 29 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 62 degrees were awarded to men at Western New England University in Law, which is 1.44 times more than the 43 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

54%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 54% 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, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Western New England University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.24% of graduates (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
829 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
89 degrees awarded
Black or African American
59 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Western New England University is white (829 degrees awarded). There were 9.31 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (89 degrees).

3.01% of degree recipients (33 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
444 degrees awarded
White Female
385 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
51 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Western New England University is white male (444 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (385 degrees).

Operations

Western New England University has an endowment valued at nearly $62.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 8.79M (14.1%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Western New England University had a total salary expenditure of 109M. Western New England University employs 89 Professors, 65 Associate professors and 56 Assistant professors. Most academics at Western New England University are Female Professor (45), Male Professor (44), and Male Associate professor (40).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western New England University are: Management, with 114 employees, Service, with 101 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 43 employees.

Endowment

$62.1M

2023 Endowment

4.37%

growth from 2022

Western New England University has an endowment valued at about $62.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Western New England University grew 4.37% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.4M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and 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 Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$52.8M

2023 Salaries

2.61%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Western New England University paid a median of $52.8M in salaries, which represents 48.3% of their overall expenditure ($109M) and a 2.61% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.703% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.6% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$23.3M

Instructional Salaries

231

Number of Employees

In 2023, Western New England University paid a total of $23.3M to 231 employees working as instructors, which represents 44.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

89 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

114 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Western New England University were Professor with 89 employees, Associate professor with 65 employees, and Assistant professor with 56 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western New England University were Management with 114 employees, Service with 101 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 43 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Western New England University was Female Professor with 45 employees, Male Professor with 44 employees, and Male Associate professor with 40 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Western New England University.

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