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Westfield State University

Westfield, MA

Westfield State University

Westfield, MA

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Tuition & Fees

$15,560

$21,640

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

44%

male

56%

female

17

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

81%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,549
Declined 1,267
Total Received 6,816
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Enrollment

3,868

undergraduate students

720

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1839, Westfield State University is a public four-year university that is known for its programs in education, business, and the arts. It is located on a 256-acre campus in Westfield, Massachusetts—10 miles west of Springfield and 100 miles west of Boston.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 4,588
Established in 1839
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Media

256-acre campus in Westfield (population: 41,700), eight miles from Springfield. Air serves Windsor Locks, CT (31 miles); major airport serves Boston (100 miles); bus and train serve Springfield. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Westfield State University
577 Western Avenue
Westfield, MA
01086

Campus Life

no
Housing available
48%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
85%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
8%
Top 1/4
25%
Top 1/2
60%
Bottom 1/2
40%
Bottom 1/4
10%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) March 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

81%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,549
Declined 1,267
Total Received 6,816

Admissions Factors

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

75%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center
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Financial Aid

91%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$9,220

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $12,179
Housing $8,660
Food $5,358
Additional fees $3,381
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $30,778
Average Financial Aid - $9,220
Total with Avg. Aid $21,558

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $8,201,776
State $4,396,709
Institutional $2,652,523
Other external $738,864
Total $15,989,872

Non-need-based

Federal
State $201,747
Institutional $312,798
Other external $261,206
Total $775,751
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 413 572-5218
F: 413 572-0520
financialaid@westfield.ma.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Ice hockey yes
Lacrosse yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

competitive dance team, equestrian sports, ice hockey, lacrosse, powerlifting, rock climbing, rugby, skiing, snowboarding, ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

competitive dance team, equestrian sports, ice hockey, powerlifting, rock climbing, rugby, skiing, snowboarding

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, flag football, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, softball, step team, swimming, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Eastern College Athletic Conference (Division III, Football I-AA), New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference, Little East Conference, Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference, New England Football Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Administration of Special Education yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Biology Teacher Education yes yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer Science yes
Counseling Psychology yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes yes
Finance, General yes
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other yes
Graphic Design yes
History Teacher Education yes yes
History, General yes yes
Information Science/Studies yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching yes yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Marketing Research yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes yes
Mathematics, General yes yes
Music Teacher Education yes yes
Music Therapy/Therapist yes
Music, General yes yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes yes
Physical Sciences, General yes
Physician Associate/Assistant yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes yes
Psychology, Other yes
Public Administration yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Social Work yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other yes
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education yes yes
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Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

4,588

total students

89%

in-state

11%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

84%

3,868
students

Female
56%
2,152

Male
44%
1,716

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

83%

3,196
students

Female
55%
1,761

Male
45%
1,435

17%

672
students

Female
58%
391

Male
42%
281

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
6%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
15%
Hispanic/Latino
66%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

International Students

Special services offered for international applicants International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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