Board of Education and are part of the Interstate Certification Compact. Western New England University is also a member of the Association of American Colleges, the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, and the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Massachusetts.
== Rankings ==
In 2025 (2026 Best National Universities List), U.S. News & World Report ranked Western New England University tied for No. 283 out of 436 National Universities, tied for No. 113 out of 286 Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs at schools where a doctorate is not offered, and tied for No. 386 out of 433 Top Performers on Social Mobility.
Western New England University has consistently dropped in its rankings over the past few years. On the Best National Universities List, it was ranked #234 for 2023, #236 for 2024, #273 for 2025, and #283 for 2026.
== Undergraduate admissions ==
In 2024, Western New England University accepted 88% of undergraduate applicants, with admission standards …
