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.

13:1
Student to faculty ratio
19
Average class size
59%
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 13:1. 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
90
10-19
252
20-29
267
30-39
20
40-49
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:

75%
First-year retention rate
59%
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
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Pharmaceutical Sciences
30.2
34.76
39.32
43.88
48.44
53

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • American/United States Studies/Civilization 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 19
  • Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Other 8
Business
  • Finance, General 30
  • Accounting 19
  • Marketing, Other 12
  • Business/Commerce, General 12
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 12
  • Information Resources Management 9
  • Business Administration and Management, General 7
  • Retail Management 5
  • Actuarial Science 2
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 2
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 1
  • Management Information Systems, General 0
Communication
  • Communication, General 6
  • Communication and Media Studies 6
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 25
  • Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other 10
Education
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 2
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 1
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
  • Biology Teacher Education 1
  • History Teacher Education 1
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 25
  • Civil Engineering, General 21
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 12
  • Computer Engineering, General 7
  • Industrial Engineering 5
  • Civil Engineering, Other 0
  • Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 53
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 5
  • Creative Writing 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences 34
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 19
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 19
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 19
  • Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies 0
History
  • History, General 4
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 39
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 11
  • Legal Studies 11
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 11
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 0
  • Data Science, General 0
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 45
Physical Sciences
  • Forensic Chemistry 5
  • Chemistry, General 3
  • Physical Sciences, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 49
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 8
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 13
  • Economics, General 6
  • Sociology, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General 1

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