Westfield State University
Westfield, MA · Suburb · 3,615 students
4
YearPublic
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
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Location
Westfield, MA, 01086-1630 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
BDL · Hartford/Springfield
15 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$27,649
Out-of-state COA
$33,729
Avg net price
$16,721
Room & board
$14,018
In-state tuition
$12,179
Out-of-state tuition
$18,259
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
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
Admissions
Admit rate
81%
Test policy
Test optional
ACT midpoint
20
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Essay Requirements
Westfield State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
55%
1st-yr retention
74%
Transfer-out rate
29%
Consumer completion
64%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
62%
Transferred
29%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
9%
Median earnings (6yr)
$46,861
Median earnings (10yr)
$57,346
Median debt
$22,457
Monthly loan payment
$238
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,710–$26,261
Debt (90th percentile)
$27,000
Student Body
Men 45%Women 55%
17
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Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
33%
First-generation
31%
Median family income
$63,176
Independent students
15%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
12%
Race & ethnicity
White
68%
Hispanic
16%
Black
7%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$46,861
10 years after entry
$57,346
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Institutional
Endowment
$13M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
59%
Avg faculty salary
$11,555/mo
Instructional spend/student
$12,928
Federal loan rate
51%
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