Westfield State University

Westfield, MA

Westfield State University

Westfield, MA

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Tuition & Fees

$15,046

$21,126

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

44%

male

56%

female

14

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

81%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,400
Declined 1,225
Total Received 6,625
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Public

3,943

undergraduate students

759

graduate students

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Location

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.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 4,702
Established in 1839
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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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

yes
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

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) December 1
Application deadline (final deadline) March 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

81%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,400
Declined 1,225
Total Received 6,625

Admissions Factors

Required

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Secondary School Rank
Recommendations

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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

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

96%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$6,551

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $11,882
Housing $8,550
Food $4,960
Additional fees $3,164
Books & supplies $1,140
Total $29,696
Average Financial Aid - $6,551
Total with Avg. Aid $23,145

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 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
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
Mathematics Teacher Education yes yes
Mathematics, General yes yes
Music Teacher Education yes 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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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Management
  2. Criminal Justice
  3. Liberal Studies

Programs Offered

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

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other

4,702

total students

90%

in-state

10%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

84%

3,943
students

Female
56%
2,189

Male
44%
1,754

16%

759
students

Female
71%
538

Male
29%
221

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

83%

3,263
students

Female
56%
1,829

Male
44%
1,434

17%

680
students

Female
53%
360

Male
47%
320

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
11%
Hispanic/Latino
68%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: March 1

Spring: November 15

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 12
Countries most often represented Bermuda
Canada
China
Czech Republic
India
Japan
Special services offered for international applicants International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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