Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Westfield, Massachusetts |
| Online | ma.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Westfield, Massachusetts, Westfield State University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 3,629 prospective students applied, and 3,424 were granted admission. Of those admitted 802 enrolled in the school. 3,875 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,138 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $970 plus fees of $10,169. Westfield State University is ranked 646 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Westfield State University is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Westfield State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#646 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#226 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#39 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#10 in Best Public Colleges in Massachusetts
#93 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 980/1190 |
| ACT | 17/22 |
| GPA | 3.3 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Massachusetts Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,070 |
| Other Fees | $10,169 |
| Room and Board | $12,197 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,572 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,978 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,070 |
| Other Fees | $10,169 |
| Room and Board | $12,197 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,572 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,058 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 16% |
| Business | 14% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 13% |
| Education | 10% |
| Psychology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=168263 IPEDS survey data for Westfield State University.
Current students may use the Westfield State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.