Enrollment: 2796
Average SAT: 546
Most Popular Majors: Business/Commerce, General,Criminal Justice/Safety Studies,Psychology, General,
Student Faculty Ratio: 15:1

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid: $15,099.00

School Says - General Information
Western New England College prepares you for your future from the first moment you step on campus. Beginning with our First Year Program and continuing straight through Commencement and beyond, Western New England College prepares you for professional careers or graduate studies within its five schools: Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, Law, and Pharmacy. Founded in 1919, Western New England College is ranked among the North Region's "Best Universities-Master's Category," those which provide a full range of bachelor's and master's programs, in the annual "America's Best Colleges" ranking, by U.S. News & World Report. By The Numbers

9 Residence facilities 15:1 Student-faculty ratio 19 NCAA Division III sponsored sports 20 Average class size 28 States represented by the student body 29 NCAA Tournament appearances since 2000 39 Undergraduate academic programs 60% Out-of-state student body 60 Student clubs and organizations 79% Students living on campus 90% Freshmen receiving financial aid 92% Faculty holding doctoral degrees 92% Freshmen living on campus 215 Total acreage of the campus 2,500 Full-time undergraduate enrollment 3,700 Total College enrollment 38,000 Total College alumni

School Says - Student Body


Excellence in Athletics

YouÂ'll have plenty of opportunities to cheer for the Golden Bears during your time at Western New England College. The CollegeÂ's 19 NCAA Division III teams enjoy a growing reputation having earned 29 NCAA tournament berths and captured numerous conference titles since 2000. The College is a member of The Commonwealth Coast Conference (TCCC).

Men's Sports
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Tennis Wrestling

Women's Sports
Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Volleyball

Non-NCAA Sports
Bowling Martial Arts

School Says - Academics
Pre-professional Studies - Law - Medicine Accelerated Programs 3+3 Law Program The 3+3 Law Program offers eligible students the opportunity to earn their bachelorÂ's degree from the College and Juris Doctor degrees from Western New England College School of Law, located on campus, in six years instead of seven. Five-year Bachelor/MBA or MSA Gain a competitive advantage for your future with the Five-year Bachelor/MBA or MSA program. The MBA program is open to students in most majors. Six-year Biomedical Engineering/Law This unique program fills a dire need for professionals with training in both engineering and the law. Pursue careers as attorneys working for the government, private industry, or in private practice. Accreditation The College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, the School of Business is fully accredited by AACSB InternationalÂâ€"The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, and all majors in the School of Engineering are accredited by ABETÂâ€"The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Various programs have additional accreditation.

School Says - Admissions
Admission is offered to students on a rolling basis for all programs. Decisions begin in late fall after the first quarter marking period grades are released. Students must submit the Western New England College application, SAT I or ACT scores, an official secondary school transcript, and a recommendation from a guidance counselor or teacher. International students can substitute the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for the SAT or ACT test. American students for whom English is not their first language are encouraged to submit TOEFL scores. Transfer students must also submit official transcripts for any collegiate work. An essay is not required, but essays and personal statements are welcome. Applicants must have graduated from an approved secondary school or have obtained a General Equivalency Diploma (GED). The minimum units of high school preparation should include four units of English, two units of mathematics, one unit of laboratory science, and one unit of U.S. history. Students seeking admission to the School of Business and various majors within the School of Arts and Sciences are required to have three units of mathematics while engineering applicants are required to have four units of mathematics. The School of Engineering and various Arts and Sciences majors require more than one unit of laboratory science. The Office of Admissions should be contacted for specific admissions requirements. Visit our website at www.wnec.edu and weÂ'll create a customized digital viewbook all about youÂâ€"your major, your sport, your interests emailed directly to you. You can also take a virtual tour of campus and create an account to apply for admission online. Telephone 413-782-1321 or 800-325-1122, ext. 1321 FAX 413-782-1777 Email: ugradmis@wnec.edu www.wnec.edu

School Says - Campus Life
A Beautiful Campus is Just the Beginning Western New England College students enjoy a beautiful 215-acre suburban campus at the "Crossroads of New England." Western New England College is located a mere 30 minutes from Hartford and Bradley International Airport, 90 minutes from Boston, and less than three hours from New York City. The Connecticut River Valley along Interstate 91 is called New England's "Knowledge Corridor" because of its abundance of institutions of higher education. In fact, the region boasts 35 colleges and universities, which enroll 149,200 students.

School Says - Cost Aid
Note: These figures are for the 2008-09 Academic Year. $1,718 Fees $9,998 Room and board $24,224 Schools of Arts and Science and Business tuition $25,316 School of Engineering tuitionWestern New England College offers comprehensive programs of financial assistance to students who demonstrate financial need. The programs include merit and need-based scholarships, grants, loans, and on-campus employment. Students seeking financial aid must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and a copy of the federal income tax return and W2. Approximately 90 percent of Western New England College students annually receive assistance.

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