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Western New England Law School
Also known as
- Western New England Law School
- Western New England University
- WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITY
Western New England Law School is a law school located in Springfield, Massachusetts. The school was ranked 178 in 2024 by USNWR. Annual enrollment for Western New England Law School is approximately 88.
Admissions website: https://www1.wne.edu/law/admissions/index.cfm
Admissions email: admissions@law.wne.edu
Admissions phone: 413-782-1406
Western New England Law School Key Statistics
| Previous year ABA 509 data | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentiles | 25 | 50 | 75 |
| LSAT | 147 | 150 | 153 |
| GPA | 2.92 | 3.3 | 3.57 |
| Miscellaneous | Count | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| # Applications | 667 | 18 |
| # Admissions offers | 399 | - |
| Class size | 88 | 5 |
| % Accepted | 59.8% | 18 |
| % Yield | 21.6% | 14 |
During the 2024 application cycle, 667 people applied and 399 were offered admission.
Western New England University has a 1L class size of 88, and yield of 21.55%. 86 out of 399 applicants who were offered admission accepted, meaning that 21.55% of the people who were offered admission ended up attending the school.
The 1L class at Western New England University has a median LSAT of 150. The 25th percentile LSAT is 147 and the 75th percentile LSAT is 153.
The median GPA is 3.3. The 25th percentile GPA is 2.92 and the 75th percentile GPA is 3.57.
Western New England Law School LSAT & GPA graph for 2023-2024
LSD has stats for 47 applicants for the 2023-2024 application cycle.
The graphs show applicant results plotted against GPA and LSAT. The dotted lines on the graphs represent the 25/50/75th percentiles reported by the school in their ABA 509 report from the previous year.
Each data point represents an LSD user that shared their application results for the benefit of future applicants.
Click on a data point to see that user's profile.
How much does Western New England Law School cost per year?
*The following data belongs to previous years.
Cost of attending Western New England Law School
In 2024, tuition was $50,070 and the annual cost of attending was $70,000 (tuition plus living expenses).
Cost of Attendance (CoA) is the estimated total amount you will have to spend every year to go to school. Unlike tuition, CoA includes expenses like rent, food, and insurance.
Western New England Law School employment outcomes
JD graduates from Western New England University make $72,000 (median) upon graduation if they work in the private sector. If they go into the public sector, a grad can expect to make $67,500.
56.9% of law graduates from Western New England University go directly to work for law firms, while 4.6% clerk for a judge. 9.2% of graduates go into public interest.
67.2% of Western New England University graduates pass the bar on their first try.
Some interesting facts about Western New England Law School
For over a century, Western New England University School of Law has been preparing our graduates to succeed in the legal profession. The law school is accredited by the ABA and is a member of the AALS. Over 8,000 alumni live and work in 49 states and in many foreign countries. They include judges, attorneys practicing in small and large firms, and lawyers for corporations, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and all levels of government. We are located in the heart of the beautiful and vibrant Pioneer Valley on a suburban campus, 90 miles from Boston and 150 miles from New York City.
Western New England University School of Law offers both full-time and part-time programs, each providing a strong, well-rounded curriculum that will enable you to succeed in your career. A distinctive feature of our law school is our personalized, student-centered approach to legal education and professional development. Our first-year section size promotes effective learning in a challenging but collegial and supportive setting. Our accessible and dedicated faculty create a learning environment that helps every student succeed and reach their full potential. It is a wonderful place to begin your legal career.