Western New England University

It is moderately difficult to get into Western New England University. Around 90% of applicants get into Western New England University each year. Last year, 6,385 students applied to Western New England University and 5,739 were admitted.

If you want to apply to Western New England University, the application fee costs $40.

Western New England University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Western New England University's admissions stats.

Western New England University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	24%
Mean SAT Score	1203
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	18%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	1%
Waitlist	No

Western New England University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Western New England University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 15	November 30

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Considering Applying Early to Western New England University?

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Western New England University does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 15. Western New England University will release EA admissions decisions no later than November 30.

Some students apply early because they hope it will help their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of admission, since it shows that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Western New England University Admissions

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How To Get Into Western New England University

It is moderately difficult to get into Western New England University. Western New England University evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Western New England University accepted 90% of students, around 5,739 from 6,385 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Western New England University, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Western New England University

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Western New England University

Western New England University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Western New England University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Western New England University

Wondering what factors are considered by Western New England University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered

Make sure to check with Western New England University for more information on admission factors.

Western New England University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Western New England University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Western New England University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	√	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Western New England University?

Students admitted to Western New England University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 31.8% submitted a class rank. At Western New England University 24% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 54% were in the top 25% and 87% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Western New England University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	31.3%
3.75 and 3.99	12.9%
3.50 and 3.74	11.5%
3.25 and 3.49	13.2%
3.00 and 3.24	12.3%
2.50 and 2.9	15%
2.00 and 2.49	3.7%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Western New England University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Western New England University has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 18% of Western New England University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 1% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Western New England University?

To be competitive with other Western New England University applicants, you should strive to earn between 1128 and 1270 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Western New England University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1270 and 25% of scored lower than 1128, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Western New England University student is 1203.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Western New England University students scored 640 or higher and 75% of students scored 560 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Western New England University students scored 640 or higher, and 75% scored a 560 or higher.

To be most competitive at Western New England University, you should strive to earn between 24 and 32 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 32 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Western New England University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 32, and three out of four students scored lower than 32 on the ACT.

A 24 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Western New England University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 24.

More Information on Transferring to Western New England University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Western New England University. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Western New England University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Western New England University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Western New England University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Western New England University.

Does Western New England University accept transfer credits?

✅ Western New England University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Western New England University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit

Does Western New England University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Western New England University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Western New England University?

❌ No, Western New England University is test optional, so you can choose whether to submit your test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Western New England University's acceptance rate?

✅ Western New England University has an acceptance rate of 90%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Western New England University?

❌ Western New England University does not offer early decision.

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