Western New England University
Common Data Set 2020-21
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Acceptance Rate
89.4%
Applications
6,235
Admitted
5,576
Enrolled
377
SAT Composite 25th
1,090
All Extracted Fields
A. General Information
- Certificate
- X
- Associate
- X
- Bachelor's
- X
- Postbachelor's certificate
- X
- Master's
- X
- Doctoral degree research/scholarship
- X
- Doctoral degree – professional practice
- X
B. Enrollment And Persistence
- Nonresidents
- 4
- Hispanic/Latino
- 79
- Black or African American, non-Hispanic
- 41
- White, non-Hispanic
- 513
- Asian, non-Hispanic
- 15
- Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
- 1
- Two or more races, non-Hispanic
- 21
- Race and/or ethnicity unknown
- 17
- TOTAL
- 691
- Nonresidents
- 43
- Hispanic/Latino
- 243
- Black or African American, non-Hispanic
- 120
- White, non-Hispanic
- 1917
- American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
- 4
- Asian, non-Hispanic
- 77
- Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
- 5
- Two or more races, non-Hispanic
- 68
- Race and/or ethnicity unknown
- 74
- TOTAL
- 2551
- Calculate the percentage of the Fall 2024 entering cohort who remained enrolled on the official census date. (FT)
- 78.00
- Nonresidents
- 43
- Hispanic/Latino
- 243
- Black or African American, non-Hispanic
- 120
- White, non-Hispanic
- 1917
- American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
- 4
- Asian, non-Hispanic
- 78
- Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
- 5
- Two or more races, non-Hispanic
- 68
- Race and/or ethnicity unknown
- 74
- TOTAL
- 2552
- Certificate/diploma
- 150
- Associate degrees
- 1
- Bachelor's degrees
- 633
- Postbachelor's certificates
- 10
- Master's degrees
- 158
- Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship
- 9
- Doctoral degrees – professional practice
- 155
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 243
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 306
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 206
- Total
- 755
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 1
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 0
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 0
- Total
- 1
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 242
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 306
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 206
- Total
- 754
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 122
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 189
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 128
- Total
- 439
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 12
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 14
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 8
- Total
- 34
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 6
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 1
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 1
- Total
- 8
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 140
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 204
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 137
- Total
- 481
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 57.85
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 66.67
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 66.50
- Total
- 63.79
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 219
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 321
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 149
- Total
- 689
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 0
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 0
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 0
- Total
- 0
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 219
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 321
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 149
- Total
- 689
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 117
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 188
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 85
- Total
- 390
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 16
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 27
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 11
- Total
- 54
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 0
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 2
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 1
- Total
- 3
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 133
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 217
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 97
- Total
- 447
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 60.73
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 67.60
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 65.10
- Total
- 64.88
C. First-Time, First-Year Admission
- Total first-time, first-year males who applied (Males)
- 3337
- Total first-time, first-year females who applied (Females)
- 2898
- Total first-time, first-year males who were admitted (Males)
- 2927
- Total first-time, first-year females who were admitted (Females)
- 2649
- Total first-time, first-year males who enrolled (Males)
- 377
- Percent who had GPA of 4.0
- 29.50
- Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
- 11.60
- Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
- 11.40
- Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
- 13.20
- Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
- 10.90
- Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
- 15.90
- Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
- 7.50
- Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
- 0.00
- Percent who had GPA below 1.0
- 0.00
- Total part-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled (Males, PT)
- 1
- Total
- 100.00
- Total academic units
- 10
- English
- 4
- Mathematics
- 2
- Science
- 1
- Total academic units
- 18
- English
- 4
- Mathematics
- 4
- Science
- 2
- Rigor of secondary school record
- Important
- Class rank
- Considered
- Academic GPA
- Very Important
- Standardized test scores
- Considered
- Application Essay
- Considered
- Recommendation(s)
- Considered
- Interview
- Considered
- Extracurricular activities
- Considered
- Talent/ability
- Considered
- Character/personal qualities
- Considered
- First generation
- Not Considered
- Alumni/ae relation
- Not Considered
- Geographical residence
- Not Considered
- State residency
- Not Considered
- Religious affiliation/commitment
- Not Considered
- Volunteer work
- Considered
- Work experience
- Considered
- Level of applicant’s interest
- Not Considered
- Percent Submitting SAT Scores
- 62
- Percent Submitting ACT Scores
- 7
- Number Submitting SAT Scores
- 427
- Number Submitting ACT Scores
- 48
- SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
- 1090
- SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
- 1250
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
- 530
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
- 630
- SAT Math: 25th Percentile
- 540
- SAT Math: 50th Percentile
- 640
- ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
- 23
- ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
- 28
E. Academic Offerings and Policies
- Accelerated program
- X
- Cross-registration
- X
- Distance learning
- X
- Double major
- X
- Dual enrollment
- X
- Exchange student program (domestic)
- X
- Honors Program
- X
- Independent study
- X
- Internships
- X
- Liberal arts/career combination
- X
- Study abroad
- X
- Teacher certification program
- X
- Other (specify):
- X
- Arts/fine arts
- X
- Computer literacy
- X
- English (including composition)
- X
- History
- X
- Humanities
- X
- Mathematics
- X
- Philosophy
- X
- Sciences (biological or physical)
- X
- Social science
- X
F. Student Life
- Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
- 48
- Percent of males who join fraternities
- 0
- Percent of females who join sororities
- 0
- Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
- 77
- Percent who live off campus or commute
- 23
- Percent of students age 25 and older
- 0
- Average age of full-time students
- 18
- Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
- 18
- Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
- 47
- Percent of males who join fraternities
- 0
- Percent of females who join sororities
- 0
- Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
- 55
- Percent who live off campus or commute
- 45
- Percent of students age 25 and older
- 3
- Average age of full-time students
- 20
- Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
- 20
- Campus Ministries
- X
- Choral groups
- X
- Concert band
- X
- Dance
- X
- Drama/theater
- X
- International Student Organization
- X
- Jazz band
- X
- Literary magazine
- X
- Model UN
- X
- Music ensembles
- X
- Musical theater
- X
- Pep band
- X
- Radio station
- X
- Student government
- X
- Student newspaper
- X
- Student-run film society
- X
- Television station
- X
- Yearbook
- X
- Apartments for married students
- X
- Apartments for single students
- X
- Theme housing
- X
G. Annual Expenses
- Tuition
- 36606
- Tuition
- 36606
- Required Fees:
- 2610
- Required Fees:
- 2610
H. Financial Aid
- Federal
- 3749924
- State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
- 858588
- Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
- 35544576
- Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
- 736594
- Total Scholarships/Grants
- 40889682
- Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
- 13868156
- Federal Work-Study
- 2717340
- Total Self-Help
- 16585496
- Parent Loans
- 2876110
- Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
- 1747554
- Athletic Awards
- 0
- Federal
- 513196
- State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
- 4758
- Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
- 10333696
- Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
- 320090
- Total Scholarships/Grants
- 11171740
- Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
- 10067644
- Total Self-Help
- 10367644
- Parent Loans
- 3082498
- Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
- 1887762
- Athletic Awards
- 0
- A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort) (FT)
- 690
- B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid (FT)
- 652
- C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need (FT)
- 558
- D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid (FT)
- 558
- E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
- 558
- F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid (FT)
- 537
- G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
- 102
- H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT)
- 123
- A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort) (FT)
- 2486
- B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid (FT)
- 2179
- C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need (FT)
- 1929
- D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid (FT)
- 1919
- E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
- 1917
- F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid (FT)
- 1824
- G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
- 293
- H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT)
- 371
- N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits) (FT)
- 127
- O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n (FT)
- 18952
- P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant (FT)
- 0
- Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p (FT)
- 0
- N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits) (FT)
- 500
- O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n (FT)
- 17901
- P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant (FT)
- 0
- Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p (FT)
- 0
I. Instructional Faculty And Class Size
- A. Total number of instructional faculty
- 233
- B. Total number who are members of minority groups
- 38
- C. Total number who are females
- 106
- D. Total number who are males
- 127
- E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
- 3
- F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
- 210
- G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
- 23
- H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
- 0
- I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
- 0
- J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
- 51
- A. Total number of instructional faculty
- 87
- B. Total number who are members of minority groups
- 4
- C. Total number who are females
- 37
- D. Total number who are males
- 50
- E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
- 0
- F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
- 48
- G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
- 35
- H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
- 4
- I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
- 0
- J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
- 29
- A. Total number of instructional faculty
- 320
- B. Total number who are members of minority groups
- 42
- C. Total number who are females
- 143
- D. Total number who are males
- 177
- E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
- 3
- F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
- 258
- G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
- 58
- H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
- 4
- I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
- 0
- J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
- 80
- based on ____ students
- 2020
- 2-9
- 18
- 10-19
- 97
- 20-29
- 45
- 30-39
- 2
- 40-49
- 0
- 50-99
- 1
- 100+
- 0
- Total
- 163
J. Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
- TOTAL (should = 100%)
- 0.00
- Liberal arts/general studies
- 100
- TOTAL (should = 100%)
- 100
- Communication/journalism
- 2.5
- Computer and information sciences
- 2.8
- Education
- 1.7
- Engineering
- 25.6
- Law/legal studies
- 1.6
- English
- 1.6
- Biological/life sciences
- 3.3
- Mathematics and statistics
- 0.6
- Parks and recreation
- 7
- Philosophy and religious studies
- 0.2
- Physical sciences
- 1.1
- Psychology
- 7.6
- Public administration and social services
- 0.8
- Social sciences
- 2.2
- Visual and performing arts
- 0.6
- Health professions and related programs
- 8.2
- History
- 0.5
- TOTAL (should = 100%)
- 100