WNE Description

A small school where you can actually get to know your professors and other students, Western New England University offers undergraduate and graduate academics, being particularly well known for its Pharmacy and Engineering programs.

Western New England University is located in Springfield, Massachusetts, a small city about two hours from Boston and only 30 minutes from the beautiful Berkshire Mountains.

Undergraduate programs at Western New England University are offered through the Arts and Sciences, Business and Engineering departments. There is also a Pre-Pharmacy major from which many students move into the graduate Pharmaceutical Sciences program, one of Western New England College’s strongest. Other graduate degrees are awarded in Law, Engineering and Business.

Since Western New England is a small school, students have the chance to get to know one another through the numerous on-campus events. Traditional festivals are a big part of student life and include a Music Fest, and fall, winter and spring festivals.

There are also performing arts groups, including a drama club, choir, and a school newspaper and other literary publications. There are also weekly campus parties and field trips throughout the Northeast.

While students applying to the graduate programs will have to meet department-specific requirements, all undergraduate applicants submit the same materials, such as transcripts and an essay, regardless of their preferred major.

Students may also apply for scholarships and other forms of financial aid to help with tuition costs.

Quick Facts

Location

Northeast

Setting

Mid-size City Setting

Type

Private

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Golden Bears

Website

www.wnec.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$28,816

Out-of-State Tuition

$28,816

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

3,631

WNE Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
2,796
Freshman Class
689
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
3,631

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
77%
Graduate
23%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Gender of Students

Women
38%
Men
62%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
3%
Asian
2%
Caucasian
80%
Latino
3%
Other
12%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%