Western New England University
Springfield, Massachusetts · Private
Western New England University admitted 91% of 12,893 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1130–1310 in the middle half. Test scores aren’t considered (test blind). 64% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Western New England University
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Application deadlines
Western New England University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Early action II
- February 15, 2027
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Western New England University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Western New England University offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How Western New England University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- GPA
Important
- Course rigor
Considered
- Class rank
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Character
Not considered
- Test scores
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.52 GPA. 20% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $64,390 a year. After grants, students paid $31,548 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Western New England University’s acceptance rate?
Western New England University admitted 91% of applicants: 11,703 of 12,893 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Western New England University’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026, early action II is due February 15, 2027, and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Western New England University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1130 to 1310, with a median around 1230. A score at or above 1230 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Western New England University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Western New England University have supplemental essays?
No. Western New England University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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