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Westfield State University

Westfield State University

Westfield, MA · Suburb · 3,615 students
Website Common App Scorecard
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$16,721
Average net priceYour net price
In-state
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
55%
Graduation rate
54% typical
$57,346
Earnings 10 years on
$55,177 typical
81%
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

Founded in 1839 by Horace Mann as the nation’s first coeducational public college with no barrier to race or gender, Westfield State University is celebrated for its historic commitment to accessible education and top-tier programs in criminal justice, education, nursing, and business. Set in the scenic Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts, the university offers an inclusive, close-knit campus culture characterized by personalized faculty mentorship, active student clubs, and competitive NCAA Division III athletics. A hallmark of the Westfield State experience is its emphasis on community-engaged learning and practical internships, ensuring students gain direct professional experience tailored for regional workforce success.

Wikipedia:Westfield State University is a public university in Westfield, Massachusetts, United States. It was founded in 1839 by Horace Mann as the first public coeducational college in America.

Location
Westfield, MA, 01086-1630 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
BDL · Hartford/Springfield
15 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$12,179$18,259
Housing & food (on campus)$14,018$14,018
Books & supplies$1,200$1,200
Cost of attendance$27,649$33,729 est.
Average net price$16,721Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$18,259
In-state: $12,179
Housing & food (on campus)$14,018
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$33,729 est.
In-state: $27,649
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $16,721
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students
$0–30k
$10,751
$30–48k
$11,517
$48–75k
$14,199
$75–110k
$18,201
$110k+
$23,286
Grants from the school
80% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $2,640
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
55%
Within 4 yrs
43%
Back for yr 2
74%
Transferred
29%
Pell students: 42.8% · others: 60.1% 
8 yrs after starting
62% graduated · 29% transferred · 9% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$46,861
10 yrs after entry$57,346
Debt
Median at graduation$22,457
Monthly payment$238
Middle 50% owe$5.7k–$26.3k
90th percentile$27,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
81%
Test policy
Test optional
ACT midpoint
20
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 81.8% · women 90.6% 
Yield: 15.2% of admitted students enroll 

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Essay prompts

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Student Body
Gender
Men 45%Women 55%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
17 : 1
Pell grant
33%
First-gen
31%
Family income
$63,176
Independent
15%
Veterans
0%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
12%
Where first-years come from
In state (MA)
88.1%
Out of state
11.4%
International
0.0%

Most out-of-state first-years from: CT 52 · NY 15 · NH 4 · RI 4 · NJ 3

Race & ethnicity
White
68%
Hispanic
16%
Black
7%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Ice Hockey
    Men's
  • Lacrosse
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$46,861
After 10 yrs
$57,346
Criminal Justice and Corrections143
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities124
Psychology, General84
Business/Commerce, General82
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods78
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing61
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness42
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General42
Communication and Media Studies32
Biology, General30
Social Work27
History24
Natural Resources Conservation and Research22
Information Science/Studies19
Business Administration, Management and Operations18
Marketing18
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$13M
Full-time faculty
59%
Faculty salary
$11,555/mo
Teaching spend
$12,928
per student
Federal loans
51%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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