by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 2,552 undergraduates in 2020, Western New England is a small, private university located in Springfield, Massachusetts. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Western New England offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Western New England can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Western New England Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 13.0% of the student population at Western New England. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Western New England Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Western New England does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Western New England Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Western New England for Veterans Guide.
Western New England offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Western New England has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,552 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,486 (97.4%). Part-time attendance was 66 (2.6%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,486 | 66 | 2,552 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Western New England is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Western New England #1161 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Western New England by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Western New England Diversity Guide.
Western New England has a total of 482 student athletes, 331 men and 151 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $3,319,531 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $3,136,221 |
| Net | $183,310 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Western New England University Athletics