Western New England University

Western New England University

1215 Wilbraham Rd. - Springfield, MA 01119
New England Region
City Campus Setting
Small Size
2,584 Undergrad Enrollment
12:1 Student:Faculty
Doctoral Highest Degree
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Western New England University
1215 Wilbraham Rd. - Springfield, MA 01119
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Western New England University facilitates student learning. The University prepares students to bring multiple perspectives of understanding to help them achieve balance and flexibility as proactive solution seekers in the rapidly changing global environment in which they work and live.

Western New England University is committed to being a leader regionally and recognized nationally in providing integrated professional and liberal learning. The University is characterized by a synergy that results internally from the collaboration of its programs in Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, Pharmacy and Law and externally from the important strategic partnerships and alliances forged with the local and regional business, educational, and civic community.

Western New England University
Western New England University
Western New England University

Neighborhood

Located in Springfield's residential west side, Western New England University sits in a quieter neighborhood with easy access to local dining and shopping along Wilbraham Road and nearby commercial areas. The campus is within reasonable distance of downtown Springfield's cultural attractions, including museums and entertainment venues, though students will likely need a car or rely on public transportation for most off-campus activities. The surrounding area offers a mix of student-friendly amenities and a more laid-back atmosphere compared to urban college towns, making it suitable for those seeking a balance between campus life and local community engagement.
15
Car-Dependent
Walk Score
5
Minimal Transit
Transit Score
25
Some Bike Lanes
Bike Score
½ mile
1 mile
2 miles
Food & Drink
Restaurants & Bars
Daily Needs
Grocery & Services
Shopping & Entertainment
Shopping & Entertainment
Health & Wellness
Gyms, Parks & Hospitals
Transit Access
Rail (subway, train, light rail)
Bus stops & stations
Median rent nearby: ~$1,209/mo

Admissions & Enrollment

2026-27 Application Deadlines Deadline  
Early Action Nov 15, 2026
Early Action II Feb 15, 2027
Rolling Admission Open Applications are reviewed as they arrive
Application deadlines are based on information from the college website or publicly available sources. Deadlines can change, so be sure to verify all deadlines with the college before applying.
  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission test scores
Personal essay
· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
SAT 19 1130 - 1310  
ACT 1 25 - 27  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 6,534 52 % 47 % -
Number admitted 5,440 52 % 47 % 1 %
Number enrolled 731 54 % 45 % -
Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Organizational Leadership
Project Management
Retail Management
Business/Commerce
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Information Resources Management
Management Information Systems
Actuarial Science
Marketing
Marketing/Marketing Management
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Health Communication
Public Relations/Image Management
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management
Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Elementary Education and Teaching
Biology Teacher Education
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Engineering
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
Transportation and Highway Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
Engineering/Industrial Management
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature
Creative Writing
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies
Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pharmacy
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
History
History
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation
Legal Professions and Studies
Law
Advanced Legal Research/Studies
Legal Studies
Non-Professional Legal Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Business Analytics
Data Science
International/Globalization Studies
Sustainability Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy
Physical Sciences
Chemistry
Chemistry
Forensic Chemistry
Psychology
Applied Behavior Analysis
Psychology
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work
Social Sciences
Criminology
Economics
Political Science and Government
Sociology
Visual and Performing Arts
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
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Associate
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Doctoral
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Top 5 in enrollment
Top 10 based on enrollment
Top 5 based on enrollment
Area of Study Major Assoc. Bachelor Master Doctor Cert.
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies American/United States Studies/Civilization — — — —
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Biology/Biological Sciences — — — —
Neurobiology and Neurosciences — — — —
Neuroscience — — — —
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Accounting — — —
Business Administration and Management — —
Business Administration, Management and Operations — — — —
Organizational Leadership — — —
Project Management — — — —
Retail Management — — — —
Business/Commerce — — —
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies — — —
Finance — — — —
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration — — — —
International Business/Trade/Commerce — — — —
Information Resources Management — — — —
Management Information Systems — — —
Actuarial Science — — — —
Marketing — — — —
Marketing/Marketing Management — — —
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Communication — —
Mass Communication/Media Studies — — — —
Speech Communication and Rhetoric — — —
Journalism — — — —
Health Communication — — — —
Public Relations/Image Management — — —
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Computer Science — — —
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management — — —
Education Curriculum and Instruction — — — —
Elementary Education and Teaching — — —
Biology Teacher Education — — — —
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education — — — —
Chemistry Teacher Education — — — —
English/Language Arts Teacher Education — — —
History Teacher Education — — — —
Mathematics Teacher Education — — —
Engineering Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering — — — —
Civil Engineering — — —
Civil Engineering — — —
Transportation and Highway Engineering — — — —
Computer Engineering — — — —
Electrical and Electronics Engineering — —
Industrial Engineering —
Mechanical Engineering — —
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering — — —
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians Engineering/Industrial Management — —
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians — —
English Language and Literature/Letters English Language and Literature — — — —
Creative Writing — — —
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Spanish Language and Literature — — — —
Health Professions and Related Programs Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences — — — —
Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies — — — —
Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management — — — —
Pharmaceutical Sciences — — —
Pharmacy — — —
Occupational Therapy/Therapist — — — —
History History — — — —
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Criminal Justice/Police Science — — — —
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies — — — —
Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation — — — —
Legal Professions and Studies Law — — — —
Advanced Legal Research/Studies — — — —
Legal Studies — — —
Non-Professional Legal Studies — — — —
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies — — —
Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics — — — —
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Business Analytics — — —
Data Science — — — —
International/Globalization Studies — — — —
Sustainability Studies — — — —
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology Sport and Fitness Administration/Management — — —
Philosophy and Religious Studies Philosophy — — — —
Physical Sciences Chemistry — — —
Chemistry — — — —
Forensic Chemistry — — — —
Psychology Applied Behavior Analysis — — —
Psychology — —
Public Administration and Social Service Professions Social Work — — — —
Social Sciences Criminology — — — —
Economics — — — —
Political Science and Government — — — —
Sociology — — — —
Visual and Performing Arts Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management — — — —

Athletics

NCAA Division III with football
Sport Men Women
Baseball
Basketball
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field, X-Country
Volleyball
Wrestling

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Mission Statement

The hallmark of the Western New England University experience is an unwavering focus on and attention to each student-s academic and personal development, including learning outside the classroom. Faculty, dedicated to excellence in teaching and research, and often nationally recognized in their fields, teach in an environment of warmth and personal concern where small classes predominate. Administrative and support staff work collaboratively with faculty in attending to student development so that each student-s academic and personal potential can be realized and appreciated. Western New England University develops leaders and problem-solvers from among our students, whether in academics, intercollegiate athletics, extracurricular and cocurricular programs, collaborative research projects with faculty, or in partnership with the local community.