Western New England University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
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.
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Western New England University facts and stats
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.
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How do your scores compare at Western New England?
Key Western New England University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
Not offered
Early Action
November 15
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
November 15
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
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
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.
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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.
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50% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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