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Western New England University
Admissions

Interested in attending Western New England University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Western New England University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

91
%
Acceptance rate
3.43
Average High School GPA
1203
SAT Midpoint

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Western New England University?

91%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Western New England accepted 91% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 12,884 people applied and 11,703 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
6704 / 7235 (93%)
Men
4991 / 5649 (88%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Western New England University:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

8%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 8% ended up enrolling at Western New England University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Western New England University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Western New England considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA

Important

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Western New England University?

3.43
Average High School GPA
1203
SAT Midpoint

Grades

Students who recently attended Western New England University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.43. 20% of freshmen who attended Western New England were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 48% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
24%
3.75-3.99
12%
3.50-3.74
17%
3.25-3.49
15%
3.00-3.24
15%
2.50-2.99
12%
2.00-2.49
4%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

15%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

1%
SAT Math Scores
Math Mean
601
SAT Verb Scores
Verbal Mean
602
SAT Composite Scores
Composite Mean
1203

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Western New England University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

September 15
Application notification
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