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Westfield State University

Westfield State University

Westfield, MA · Suburb · 3,615 students
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$16,721
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
55%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$57,346
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
81%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

Founded in 1839 by education pioneer Horace Mann as the nation’s first public, coeducational college without barriers of race, gender, or creed, Westfield State University is highly regarded today for its premier, career-focused programs in criminal justice, education, and nursing. Students enjoy a vibrant and close-knit residential culture on a scenic campus in Western Massachusetts, featuring active participation in NCAA Division III athletics, dozens of student organizations, and easy access to outdoor recreation in the Pioneer Valley. A key differentiator for prospective applicants is the university's commitment to accessible, undergraduate-focused teaching, where small classes are led directly by professors rather than teaching assistants, helping WSU consistently deliver some of the highest job placement and graduate school acceptance rates in the region.

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These figures are federal data and may be out of date.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, 2023-24
$0–30k
$10,751
$30–48k
$11,517
$48–75k
$14,199
$75–110k
$18,201
$110k+
$23,286
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
55%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
43%
Back for yr 2
74%
Transferred
29%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
62% graduated · 29% transferred · 9% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
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 · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
81%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
ACT midpoint
20

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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%
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 · EADA 2024-25
  • 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 · measured 2020 & 2021
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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