Westfield State University

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Westfield State University is a public institution located in Westfield, Massachusetts. The university was founded in 1838 and has a long and storied history in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. With more than 6,600 students, Westfield State offers bachelor’s, master’s, and select doctoral programs from its four schools: the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Professional Studies, the School of Education, and the School of Graduate Studies. Westfield is well-known for its commitment to educating first-generation college-goers, as well as its strong support for its student-athletes who compete in 19 NCAA Division III sports. The University also takes pride in its partnership with the local community, as well as its many opportunities for students to volunteer, intern, and gain real-world experiences.

  • Address: 577 Western Ave, Westfield, MA 01086-1630
  • Phone: (413) 572-5300
  • Website: www.westfield.ma.edu/
  • Type: Public, 4-year
  • Student Population: 5,395
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 15 to 1
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Application Fee: $50
  • Selectivity: Less Selective

Cost

  In-State Out-of-State
Tuition and Fees $11,139 $17,219
Books and Supplies $1,070 $1,070
Room & Board $11,139 $11,139
Other $2,672 $2,672
Total Cost $26,020 $32,100

Admissions

  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • SAT Range: 960 – 1140
  • ACT Range: 19 – 25

Majors

  1. Business/Commerce, General
  2. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  3. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  4. Psychology, General
  5. Speech Communication and Rhetoric

EnrollmentAttendance Status

  • Full-time: #N/A
  • Part-time: #N/A

Student Gender

  • Male: 42%
  • Female: 58%

Student Race/Ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
  • Asian: 2%
  • Black or African American: 6%
  • Hispanic / Latino: 12%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • White: 71%
  • Two or More Races: 3%
  • Unknown: 6%
  • Non-resident Alien: 0%

Student Age

  • 24 and Under: #N/A
  • 25 and Over: #N/A
  • Age Unknown: #N/A

Student Residence

  • In-State: 91%
  • Out-of-State: 9%
  • Unknown: 0%

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