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.

83
%
Acceptance rate
3.52
Average High School GPA
1203
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Western New England University?

83%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Western New England accepted 83% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 6,534 people applied and 5,440 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
2606 / 3118 (84%)
Men
2834 / 3416 (83%)

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
2022
2023
2024

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

13%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 13% 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)
  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • 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?

3.52
Average High School GPA
1203
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Western New England University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.52. 20% of freshmen who attended Western New England were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 46% 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
36%
3.75-3.99
11%
3.50-3.74
13%
3.25-3.49
12%
3.00-3.24
11%
2.50-2.99
12%
2.00-2.49
5%

Western New England is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

19%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

1%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
560
Math Mean
601
75th Percentile
660
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
570
Verbal Mean
602
75th Percentile
650
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1130
Composite Mean
1203
75th Percentile
1320

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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