Tuition fees at Western New England University rose by 10.2% for the 2022-23 school year, based on the most recent disclosure, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the four-year private nonprofit institution paid $44,500 this year, which is $4,120 higher than the $40,380 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 54% of the undergraduate student body are residents of Massachusetts, while around 44% come from other states and 1% are international students.
Data indicates that all full-time undergraduates who began their studies at Western New England University in 2022-23 received some form of student financial aid. A total of 589 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $16.1 million, and 532 students obtained loans exceeding $4.6 million.
Among all undergraduates, 2,348 students received grants or scholarships totaling $60.5 million. Additionally, 1,935 students borrowed $12.6 million in federal student loans.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
The following data includes only full-time students who began an undergraduate program at the Western New England University in the 2022-23 school year.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 174 | 30% | $896,711 | $5,154 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 132 | 22% | $365,150 | $2,766 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 589 | 100% | $14.8 million | $25,209 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 589 | 100% | $16.1 million | $27,351 |
| Federal student loans | 529 | 90% | $2.9 million | $5,418 |
| Other student loans | 92 | 16% | $1.8 million | $19,037 |
| Student loan aid | 532 | 90% | $4.6 million | $8,679 |
| Total student aid | 589 | 100% | $20.7 million | $35,190 |
Information in this story was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.
