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Westfield State University

Acceptance Rate 81.51 %
Tuition & Fees $17,962
($11,882)
Student Population 4,702
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $6,551
Graduation Rate 59 %

Academic Overview

Westfield State University Campus, Westfield, MA
Westfield State University is a public, four-years institute located in Westfield, Massachusetts. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $11,882 for Massachusetts residents and $17,962 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $6,475 for Massachusetts residents and $8,262 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 4,702 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 81.51% and the graduation rate is 59% last year.
The salary after graduation from Westfield State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $48,900. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Westfield State's tuition & fees is $11,882 for Massachusetts residents and $17,962 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $6,475 for in-state students and $8,262 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Massachusetts ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$11,882$17,962
Graduate$6,475$8,262
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Westfield State. The acceptance rate of Westfield State is 81.51% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 14.87%. The average graduation rate is 59% and the transfer-out rate is 15%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,551 and 63% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 4,702 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Westfield State University is 81.51 %.
Acceptance Rate
81.51%
Graduation Rate for Westfield State University is 59 %
Graduation Rate
59%
Transfer-out Rate for Westfield State University is 15 %
Transfer-out Rate
15%
Retention Rate for Westfield State University is 75 %
Retention Rate
75%
Student Population for Westfield State University is 4,702
Student Population
4,702
Student to Faculty Ratio for Westfield State University is 14 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
14 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,551 at Westfield State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$6,551

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address577 Western Ave, Westfield, MA 01086-1630
Phone413-572-5300
WEBwww.westfield.ma.edu/
Admissionwww.westfield.ma.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://explore.westfield.ma.edu/Ellucian.ERecruiting.Web.External/Pages/Welcome.aspx
Financial Aidwww.westfield.ma.edu/tuition-financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorwww.westfield.ma.edu/netprice/
Veterans Tuitionwww.westfield.ma.edu/veterans/
Disability Servicewww.westfield.ma.edu/academics/disability-services

Offered Degrees

Westfield State offers 94 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's470
Master's310
Post-Bachelor's Certificate140
Post-Master's Certificate20

Special Learning Opportunities

Westfield State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:2,396)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,724)

Veterans Benefits

Westfield State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges