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Western New England University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1100 to 1270

ACT Range21 to 28

Average GPA3.54

Acceptance Rate83.5%

Western New England’s high acceptance rate means you can shift from wondering whether admission is possible to checking how strongly you match the enrolled class. A GPA near 3.5 is on target, and if you test, an SAT around 1270, or ACT near 28, is a strong reason to submit.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Western New England University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Western New England University enrolls about 2,616 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Western New England has a 74% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 64%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Location

Springfield, MA

Undergrad Enrollment2,616

Freshman Retention74%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio12:1

Graduation Rate64%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Western New England University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Not offered

Early Action

November 15

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

November 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Western New England, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and an October retake to improve your score or superscore, since November 15 is the Early Action deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Western New England is a private not-for-profit with tuition and fees of $47,820. Financial aid is common, with 78% of students receiving aid and an average merit award of $32,704. Submit the FAFSA by the November 15 priority deadline to be considered for aid.

Tuition and Fees$47,820

Room and Board$15,860

Average Merit Award$32,704

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid78%

Average Aid Package$39,317

Average Debt at Grad$45,605

Western New England’s listed tuition, fees, room, and board total about $63,680 per year. Aid is common, with 78% of students receiving assistance and an average aid package of $39,317. Merit aid can be significant, with an average merit award of $32,704, and transfer students with a GPA of 2.49 or higher may qualify for $20,000 to $27,000 scholarships. Graduates leave with an average debt of $45,605.