Admissions
Getting in, fall 2025
Western New England admits about 9 in 10 applicants (91%). That puts it in the "Open" tier, more selective than 21% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
$40 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Men were admitted at 82%, women at 85%.
Where applicants live
Massachusetts applicants were admitted at 91%, applicants from other states at 95%, and international applicants at 61%.
All applicants in the same class: 91%
Of those admitted, 13% from Massachusetts enrolled, against 5.7% from other states and 1.3% from abroad.
Counted by where applicants lived when they applied, which can differ from who qualifies for in-state tuition. A group's rate reflects who applies from there as well as how the college chooses.
Yield
8% of admitted students enroll, on the lower end nationally.
No wait list
Applying early
Early action (not binding): apply by Nov 15; decisions by Dec 1
Where you stand
How Western New England reads a record
GPA is very important; is important; class rank is considered. 36% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher. Scores aren't read. Of the 27% whose high school reported a rank, 20% were in the top tenth. Recommends 4 years of math and 2 of social studies. See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Important | ||||
| Class rank | Considered | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Not considered | ||||
| Essay | Considered | ||||
| Recommendations | Considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Not considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Not considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Considered | ||||
| First generation | Not considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Not considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Not considered | ||||
| Work experience | Not considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Not considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program considered; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
62% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 91% of first-year applicants
473 applied · 293 admitted · 100 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall and spring.
Minimum college GPA: 2.3
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: priority date August 1
- Spring entry: priority date January 2
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Recommended for some
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Not required
- Interview
- Required of some
- Standardized test scores
- Not required
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Recommended for some
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis.
- Admitted students must reply by May 1, or within 2 weeks if admitted later.
- $300 housing deposit, due May 1, non-refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: 1 year.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Recommends a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | 4 |
| Math | 2 | 4 |
| Science (lab: 1 / 2) | 1 | 2 |
| Foreign language | – | 2 |
| Social studies | – | 2 |
| History | – | 2 |
| Total | 7 | 16 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
Recent change: Became test-blind, for students entering in fall 2027.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.52
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.024%
- 3.75–3.9912%
- 3.50–3.7417%
- 3.25–3.4915%
- 3.00–3.2415%
- below 3.016%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.00–3.99.
All nine bands
| GPA | All |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 24.1% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 12.1% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 17.1% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 15.2% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 15.4% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 11.9% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 4.1% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.1% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
20% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 48% in the top quarter, of the 27% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:Western New England University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1195 on the SAT, 25 points above the median for colleges that report scores.
Not considered
Scores aren't considered, even if you send them. For students entering in fall 2027.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
submitted ACT
Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:Western New England University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Western New England University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Western New England University Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Western New England University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)