Western New England University

Common Data Set 2021-22

Acceptance Rate

89.9%

Applications

6,385

Admitted

5,739

Enrolled

783

SAT Composite 25th

1,128

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
9
Hispanic/Latino
93
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
48
White, non-Hispanic
571
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
0
Asian, non-Hispanic
21
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
1
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
23
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
17
TOTAL
783
Nonresidents
48
Hispanic/Latino
249
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
134
White, non-Hispanic
1926
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
4
Asian, non-Hispanic
73
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
4
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
66
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
75
TOTAL
2579
Calculate the percentage of the Fall 2024 entering cohort who remained enrolled on the official census date. (FT)
3
Nonresidents
48
Hispanic/Latino
250
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
134
White, non-Hispanic
1928
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
4
Asian, non-Hispanic
74
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
4
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
66
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
75
TOTAL
2583
Certificate/diploma
140
Associate degrees
0
Bachelor's degrees
612
Postbachelor's certificates
12
Master's degrees
187
Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship
5
Doctoral degrees – professional practice
162
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
200
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
325
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
194
Total
719
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
12
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
25
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
17
Total
54
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
3
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
3
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
4
Total
10
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
106
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
216
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
132
Total
454

C. First-Time, First-Year Admission

Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class
24
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class
54
Percent in top half of high school graduating class
87
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class
13
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class
2
Total first-time, first-year males who applied (Males)
3378
Total first-time, first-year females who applied (Females)
3007
Total first-time, first-year males who were admitted (Males)
2998
Total first-time, first-year females who were admitted (Females)
2741
Total first-time, first-year males who enrolled (Males)
432
Total first-time, first-year females who enrolled (Females)
351
Percent who had GPA of 4.0
31.30
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
12.90
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
11.50
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
13.20
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
12.30
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
15.00
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
3.70
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
0.10
Percent who had GPA below 1.0
0.00
Total
100.00
Rigor of secondary school record
Important
Academic GPA
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
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
1128
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
1270
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
560
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
640
SAT Math: 25th Percentile
568
SAT Math: 50th Percentile
640
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
24
ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
32

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)
49
Percent of males who join fraternities
0
Percent of females who join sororities
0
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
76
Percent who live off campus or commute
24
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)
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
56
Percent who live off campus or commute
44
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
37700
Tuition
37700
Required Fees:
2680
Required Fees:
2680

H. Financial Aid

Federal
3853353
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
892604
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
37171420
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
426298
Total Scholarships/Grants
42343675
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
12732862
Federal Work-Study
2776514
Total Self-Help
15509376
Parent Loans
2716981
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
1729162
Athletic Awards
0
Federal
372669
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
1796
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
13197124
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
143877
Total Scholarships/Grants
13715466
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
6991436
Total Self-Help
7291436
Parent Loans
2744431
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
2159438
Athletic Awards
0
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort) (FT)
783
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid (FT)
734
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need (FT)
643
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid (FT)
642
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
642
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid (FT)
633
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
119
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT)
148
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort) (FT)
2522
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid (FT)
2125
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need (FT)
1889
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid (FT)
1872
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
1865
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid (FT)
1850
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
313
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT)
391
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)
128
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n (FT)
22611
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)
558
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n (FT)
19939
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
213
B. Total number who are members of minority groups
32
C. Total number who are females
94
D. Total number who are males
119
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
11
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
194
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
19
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
48
A. Total number of instructional faculty
114
B. Total number who are members of minority groups
10
C. Total number who are females
49
D. Total number who are males
65
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
0
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
66
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
41
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
7
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
40
A. Total number of instructional faculty
327
B. Total number who are members of minority groups
42
C. Total number who are females
143
D. Total number who are males
184
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
11
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
260
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
60
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
7
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
88
based on ____ students
2021
2-9
22
10-19
88
20-29
77
30-39
7
40-49
1
50-99
3
100+
1
Total
199

J. Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

TOTAL (should = 100%)
0.00
TOTAL (should = 100%)
0
Communication/journalism
2.6
Computer and information sciences
4.2
Education
1.3
Engineering
24.5
Law/legal studies
2.1
English
1.5
Biological/life sciences
3.3
Mathematics and statistics
1.3
Interdisciplinary studies
0.2
Parks and recreation
3.8
Philosophy and religious studies
0.2
Physical sciences
1.8
Psychology
7.2
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
5.5
Public administration and social services
1.1
Social sciences
0.8
Visual and performing arts
0.3
Health professions and related programs
11.9
History
1
TOTAL (should = 100%)
100.00

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