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Westfield State University Admission Requirements

Westfield, Massachusetts

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Your chances of getting into Westfield State University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

94%
Admission Difficulty for Westfield State University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Westfield State University is 94%.  Its admission rate is the 68th lowest in Massachusetts.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Westfield State University and can you get accepted?

Westfield State University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 3,424 out of the 3,629 who applied were admitted.

The school has very easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 66 percent on standardized admission tests. Westfield State University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.3. 23% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Westfield State University you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.3 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1090 on the SAT
  • Score 19 on the ACT

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Westfield State University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 22% of students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Westfield State University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

980-1190

Applicants Submitting SAT 

22%
SAT Scores for Westfield State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 490
SAT Math 25th 490
SAT Composite 25th 980
SAT Scores for Westfield State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 600
SAT Math 75th 590
SAT Composite 75th 1190
Average SAT Score 1090

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Westfield State University?

Westfield State University is a test optional school meaning you are not required to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Westfield State University score in the top 64 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 980-1190 and the average score is 1090.  Westfield State University ranks #40 in the state of Massachusetts for highest average SAT composite score. You should target scoring 1090 or above to be competitive with most other applicants.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1085, you have around a 94% chance of being admitted. A 1085 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 97% chance of getting in.

Westfield State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1190 and Above Good >97%
1085 to 1190 Avg + 94%-97%
980 to 1085 Avg - 89%-94%
875 to 980 Reach 81%-89%
Less than 875 Low <81%
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Westfield State University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

17-22 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

1%
ACT Scores for Westfield State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th N/A
ACT Math 25th N/A
ACT Composite 25th 17
ACT Scores for Westfield State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th N/A
ACT Math 75th N/A
ACT Composite 75th 22
Average ACT Score 19

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Westfield State University?

Westfield State University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Westfield State University regularly accepts students who score 17 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 69 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 17-22.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Westfield State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
22 and Above Good >97%
19 to 22 Avg + 94%-97%
17 to 19 Avg - 90%-94%
15 to 17 Reach 85%-90%
Less than 15 Low <85%
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Westfield State University GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.3

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Westfield State University?

You are required to have above average high school grades to get into Westfield State University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Westfield State University was 3.3 on the 4.0 scale. This indicates that primarily B+ average high school students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #44 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.3 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Westfield State University accepts 94% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Westfield State University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 14.5% Good
3.75 to 3.99 10.2% Good
3.50 to 3.74 13.8% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 11.6% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 15.4% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 23.2% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 11.3% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

High School Class Rank for admitted Westfield State University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 11%
Top 25% of class 25%
Top 50% of class 50%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Westfield State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,230 1,399 3,629
Accepted 2,156 1,268 3,424
Acceptance Rate 97% 91% 94%
Enrolled 469 333 802
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 22% 26% 23%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 1, 2023

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Feb 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Westfield State University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Westfield State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Westfield State University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Westfield State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

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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.

FAQs

Does Westfield State University prefer SAT or ACT?

22% of students submit their SAT scores to Westfield State University. 1% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Westfield State University?

94% of those who apply are granted admission to Westfield State University. Admission competition is and the college has very easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Westfield State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 980 and 1190. 22% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Westfield State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 17 and 22. 1% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.