Western New England University Acceptance Rate
Springfield, Massachusetts · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,534
- Admitted
- 5,440
- Yield
- 13.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Western New England University's acceptance rate has risen from 80.1% in 2014–15 to 83.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 6,216 to 6,534 (+5%) over that period.
Its 83.3% rate makes Western New England University more selective than about 35% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 61 tracked Massachusetts schools, it is more selective than about 33%.
Western New England University has been test-optional since 2016–17. Of admitted students, 13.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 6,216 | 4,982 | 80.1% | 757 |
| 2015–16 | 6,207 | 5,024 | 80.9% | 719 |
| 2016–17 | 6,399 | 5,094 | 79.6% | 723 |
| 2017–18 | 6,645 | 5,363 | 80.7% | 770 |
| 2018–19 | 6,458 | 5,513 | 85.4% | 751 |
| 2019–20 | 6,862 | 5,845 | 85.2% | 691 |
| 2020–21 | 6,235 | 5,576 | 89.4% | 691 |
| 2021–22 | 6,385 | 5,739 | 89.9% | 783 |
| 2022–23 | 6,128 | 5,393 | 88% | 589 |
| 2023–24 | 6,534 | 5,440 | 83.3% | 731 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,118 | 2,606 | 83.6% |
| Men | 3,416 | 2,834 | 83% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 570–650 | 19% |
| SAT Math | 560–660 | |
| ACT Composite | 25–27 | 1% |
How Western New England compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Western New England University's acceptance rate?
Western New England University's acceptance rate is 83.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,440 admitted of 6,534 applicants).
Is Western New England University test optional?
Western New England University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Western New England University?
Western New England University received 6,534 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,440.
What SAT score do you need for Western New England University?
Admitted students at Western New England University typically scored 570–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 560–660 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Western New England University getting harder to get into?
Western New England University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 80.1% in 2014–15 to 83.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www1.wne.edu/.