| Type | 4 year, Public |
|---|---|
| Campus locale | Suburb: Large |
| Degrees offered | Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Calendar system | Semester |
| Student body size | Medium |
|---|---|
Common app member
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Yes |
| Dormitory capacity | 2,396 |
| Student to faculty ratio | 21 to 1 |
| Acceptance rate | 94% |
| Students retention rate | 75% |
| On-time graduation rate | 61% |
Located in Westfield, Massachusetts, Westfield State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.
The acceptance rate of 94% indicates that Westfield State is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.
Westfield State University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.
Westfield State boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 72%, respectively.
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Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
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The institution provides on-campus housing
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2021 admitted students
In-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at Westfield State University in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.
See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.
| Massachusetts's average | $12,584 |
|---|---|
| National average | $8,573 |
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at Westfield State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students
See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.
| Massachusetts's average | $24,972 |
|---|---|
| National average | $18,862 |
Average Grant & Scholarships
In 2022, 84 of freshman students at Westfield State University received on average $5,332 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.
Graduation Rate
The following chart shows the graduation rate of Westfield State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.
The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.
As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Westfield State University students is 60.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 64.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 55.5%.
60.6%
- asian 52.2% 12 students
- African American 39.6% 21 students
- white 62.6% 622 students
- unknown 68.6% 24 students
- hispanic 52.6% 60 students
- Mixed Race 63.2% 43 students
Sport Conferences
- Football New England Football Conference
- Baseball Massachusetts State College Athletic Association
- Basketball Massachusetts State College Athletic Association
- Track and Cross Country Massachusetts State College Athletic Association
Athletic Associations
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Service Offerings
- Placement services for graduates
- Academic/career counseling services
- Employment services for students
Educational Offerings
- Academic
Special Learning Opportunities
- Weekend/evening classes
- Study abroad
- Teacher certification
- ROTC - Army
- ROTC - Air Force
Veteran Services
- Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
- Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
- Recognized student veteran organization
- Credit for military training
- Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
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