School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Springfield, MA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

1215 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01119-2684
Main Phone: (413) 782-3111
Web Site: www.wnec.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 3,280 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 385 male students and 303 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 56% of the student body, while females made up 44%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (3)%, Hispanic (3)%, and Asian (2)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 470. One quarter of students scored at least 560.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 480 or higher. One fourth of students scored 580 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
• Master's Degree
• First-Professional Degree

Degree Programs

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Area Studies

• Accounting
• Business
• Business Administration
• Finance
• Human Resource
• Information Technology
• Marketing

• General Communications

• Computer And Information Sciences
• Computer Science
• Information Sciences And Systems

• Biomedical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

• English Literature

• Natural Resources Conservation

• Medical Office

• Economics
• Government And Political Science
• History
• Sociology

• Liberal Arts

• Law And Legal

• Biology

• Mathematics

• Chemistry

• Criminal Justice

• General Psychology

• Social Work

School Accreditation

Western New England College reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Western New England College is accredited regionally by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASCHE).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Western New England College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Great Northeast Athletic Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).
• New England Football Conference (for football).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Accelerated programs
• AP credits
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• Recommendations are required.
• A college preparatory program is required.

• Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is neither required nor recommended.