Western New England University Springfield, MA
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Overview of Western New England University |
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Mission Statement
Western New England College facilitates student learning. The College prepares students to bring multiple perspectives of understanding to help them achieve balance and flexibility as proactive solution seekers in the rapidly changing global environment in which they work and live.
Western New England College is committed to being a leader regionally and recognized nationally in providing integrated professional and liberal learning. The College is characterized by a synergy that results internally from the collaboration of its programs in Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Law and externally from the important strategic partnerships and alliances forged with the local and regional business, educational, and civic communities.
The College provides excellence in teaching for all students--full-time, part-time, undergraduate, graduate, and law--in an environment that proactively supports achievement and success in academics for all students and where all activities, curricular and co-curricular, are viewed as educationally purposeful. All
Read more… students are regarded as a resource in excellence whose special talents and attributes will be challenged by their educational program to assure success in their professional and personal development and lives.
Quick Facts
3,734 students
80% admitted
$28,734 tuition/year
- 2,892 full time
- 842 part time
- 1,676 men full time
- 1,216 women full time
- 5,792 applied
- 4,625 admitted
- 756 enrolled
- $28,734 out of state
- $2,110 fees
- $11,732 room & board
- $1,100 books
At a Glance
| Institution Type: | Private not-for-profit |
| Campus Setting: | Mid-size city |
| Highest Degree Offered: | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
| Level of Institution: | Four or more years |
| Calendar: | Semester |
3,734 Students
Reviews: In Three Sentences
- Ian from BAY SHORE, NY
“This school is fantastic for someone looking for a smaller school. The faculty is great and the extracurricular programs are out of this world.…”
- Jul-30-2012 » Read More
- Marcus from Farmington, CT
“Western New England is a close-knit campus with many opportunities. Because of the close quarters, everyone gets along and is more than willing help one another. Despite being a smaller…”
- Jul-30-2012 » Read More
- Brianna from Wethersfield, CT
“western new england university is a smaller university that is quintessential new england. the class sizes are smaller and provide better student and teacher interaction. you couldn't ask…”
- Jan-30-2012 » Read More
- Drew from Forestdale, MA
“i have visited the school multiple times. the campus has a great atmosphere, and everyone is very helpful. can't wait to attend next fall.…”
- Feb-22-2012 » Read More
- Joshua from Naples, NY
“western new england university is pretty good academically. if you want the help teacher are usually eager to do so and will find time to make sure you understand the…”
- Feb-25-2012 » Read More
Western New England University
- Located in Springfield, MA
- Private not-for-profit
- 3,734 students enrolled
- 80% admitted
- $28,734 annual cost to attend
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Reviews
Student Responses to Review Topic: Am I Enjoying Being Here
- Briana from Springfield, MA
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Jan-11-2010
I am
a current student here
The campus is a perfect representation of New England at its finest. Even though the campus is located in the city, your surroundings give the illusion that you are in the country, with its gorgeous shrubbery, green grass, and abundant trees.
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- Jeremy from Coventry, CT
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Dec-20-2009
I am
a current student here
Western New England College makes you feel welcome from the first foot you step on the campus. By offering numerous First year programs in the first couple months, WNEC makes you almost feel like you've been there all along. There are always trips each weekend traveling to places like the Baseball Hall of Fame, the local Six Flags theme park, or nearby Boston, MA. There are numerous campus activities available to get involved in as well. By offering an Activity fair early in the year, Western New England College grants everyone an even opportunity to take advantage of any extracurricular activities that spark their interest.
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