Western New England University
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How strong are the academics at Western New England University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

12:1
Student to faculty ratio
19
Average class size
57%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Western New England has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
84
10-19
213
20-29
231
30-39
21
40-49
2
50-99
2
100+
1

Honors Programs

Western New England University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Western New England's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Western New England University:

74%
First-year retention rate
57%
4-year grad rate
64%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $52,269. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$52,269
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Western New England University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
Psychology, General
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Finance, General
22.8
27.84
32.88
37.92
42.96
48

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Other 11
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 7
Business
  • Finance, General 27
  • Marketing, Other 24
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 21
  • Information Resources Management 19
  • Business/Commerce, General 18
  • Accounting 14
  • Business Administration and Management, General 11
  • Finance, General 7
  • Retail Management 7
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 4
  • Actuarial Science 3
  • Accounting 2
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 2
Communication
  • Communication, General 8
  • Communication and Media Studies 8
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 18
  • Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other 7
  • Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other 2
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 3
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 3
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2
  • Biology Teacher Education 0
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
  • History Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Civil Engineering, General 20
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 18
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 12
  • Civil Engineering, Other 11
  • Computer Engineering, General 9
  • Industrial Engineering 5
  • Mechanical Engineering 0
  • Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 48
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Creative Writing 5
  • English Language and Literature, General 2
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 27
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 27
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 27
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences 20
  • Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies 6
History
  • History, General 6
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 30
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 1
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Studies 4
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 4
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 4
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 3
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 1
  • Data Science, General 0
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 28
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 4
  • Forensic Chemistry 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 33
  • Psychology, General 6
Social Sciences
  • Economics, General 5
  • Political Science and Government, General 4
  • Sociology, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General 1
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