About Western New England University
A private university located in Springfield, Massachusetts, Western New England University, was founded in 1919 and was originally known as the Springfield Division of Northeastern College. At the time of its founding, classes were offered to part-time students in the areas of law, business, and accounting. In 1951, The Springfield Division of Northeastern College became known as Western New England College. In 1959, the college began granting bachelor’s degrees in the areas of business administration, science, engineering, education, and law, as well as master’s degrees in certain areas. In 2011, university status was obtained, and the college became Western New England University. The university was founded with the goal of providing an education to people of all ages and educational backgrounds, with a focus on preparing its graduates to be leaders in their fields of study, as well as in their communities. This goal continues to benefit students at the university today.
Western New England University offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in the following colleges and schools:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business
- College of Engineering
- College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
- School of Law
- Center for Graduate and Advanced Studies
The university also offers certificates and other non-degree programs. Many graduate degrees are offered online as well. WNE online degrees offer the flexibility students need to study when and where it is convenient. The majority of courses are taught by full-time faculty in small classes.
Accreditation & Licensing
Western New England University is accredited by:
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
Type:
4-year, Private not-for-profitHighest Level Offered:
Doctor's degreeReligious Affiliation:
Not applicableEnrollment:
Undergraduate: 2,578 ; Graduate: 1,154Percent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: 2% ; Graduate: 22%Graduation Rate:
64%Transfer Rate:
25%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$73,157Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):
$25,500Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
98%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
$25,734Yellow Ribbon Program:
YesCredit for Military Training:
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Geographic and Educational Overview
Western New England University is located in Massachusetts
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- MASSGrant: Up to $3,100 annually
- John and Abigail Adams Scholarship: Full tuition at state institutions
- Gilbert Matching Student Grant: Up to $2,500 annually
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