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Facts & Stats

By the Numbers

Western New England University has a rich history that dates back to 1919 when it was founded in Springfield, Massachusetts, as the Springfield Division of Northeastern College, known then as Springfield-Northeastern. It was created to provide part-time educational opportunities for adult students in law, business, and accounting.

In 1951, the school became independent and was granted the ability to confer degrees in Business Administration and Law. With this change, it adopted the name Western New England College. A few years later, in 1956, the college moved to its current home on Wilbraham Road.

Fast forward sixty years to July 1, 2011, when Western New England College officially became Western New England University. The name change better reflected our growth, diversity, expanded graduate programs, and evolution into a comprehensive university. The main campus has expanded from its original 34 acres to 215 acres, containing 28 major buildings and numerous athletic and recreational fields.

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Our Students

  • 2,543 full-time undergraduates
  • 73 part-time undergraduates
  • 339 law students
  • 483 graduate students
  • 187 pharmacy students
  • 49 occupational therapy students

Total: 3,674 students from 40 states and territories, and from 28 countries

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Undergraduate Profile

  • 56% are men and 44% are women
  • 42% are from out of state
  • 50% live on campus (67% of first-year students live on campus)
  • Over 200 scholarship and grant programs are available to full-time students
  • 99% of students receive financial assistance
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Average first-year SAT scores: Critical Reading & Math Composite: 1,190 (national average: 1,024)
  • Average high school GPA of entering class: 3.54
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Our Faculty/Staff

  • Student/faculty ratio 12:1
  • 240 full-time faculty
  • 162 part-time faculty
  • 337 full-time staff
  • 29 part-time staff

More About Us

Outstanding Academic Offerings

Whether you are a high school student engaged in the college search process or professional seeking an advanced degree, Western New England has the depth and breadth of academic offerings to pursue your interests and goals.

Academics

Our History Speaks Volumes

Just a century ago, our vision was to offer an educational experience that changed people's lives and opened doors for them to seek greater opportunities. While a lot has changed, our University history reflects how our core values and vision still resonate today.

History