Westfield State University

Westfield, MA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb

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About Westfield State University

Westfield State University is a mid-sized, public institution in Westfield, MA, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 3,615 students. The acceptance rate is 81%. 54% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $57,346.

81%

Acceptance

$16,721

Net price

3,615

Enrollment

54%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

81%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$16,721

Average net price

$12,179

In-state tuition

$18,259

Out-of-state tuition

$14,018

Room & board

$1,200

Books & supplies

$27,649

Total cost of attendance

33%

Students receiving Pell grants

51%

Students with federal loans

$22,457

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$10,751

$30–48K

$11,517

$48–75K

$14,199

$75–110K

$18,201

$110K+

$23,286

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business18.5%

Criminal Justice13.4%

Health & Nursing12.4%

Psychology10.6%

Education7.3%

Humanities5.1%

Parks & Recreation4.4%

Visual & Performing Arts4.1%

Biology3.8%

Communications3.8%

After Graduation

$57,346

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$46,861

Median earnings (6 yrs)

54%

Graduation rate

74%

Retention rate

82%

Earn more than a HS grad

$12,928

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

3,615

Total enrollment

12%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

31%

First-generation

Gender balance

55% women

45% men

Race & ethnicity

White

68%

Hispanic

16%

Black

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

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