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Westfield State UniversityWestfield, MA
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University of Massachusetts-BostonBoston, MA
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#5 in Federal Region I Universities
Rankings*
Public, four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$11,882 Massachusetts Residents
$17,962 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$15,496 Massachusetts Residents
$37,174 Out-of-State
cheaper$6,475 Massachusetts Residents
$8,262 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$19,972 Massachusetts Residents
$38,406 Out-of-State
Less$6,551Average Financial Aid AmountMore$8,917
Admission
-Test Scores1,190 SAT
27 ACT
Easier81.51%Acceptance RateTighter80.76%
Lower14.87%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable15.49%
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller4,702Total EnrollmentLarger15,586
Smaller3,943Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger12,221
Smaller759Graduate Student PopulationLarger3,365
Smaller689Online Student PopulationLarger1,617
Completion & Outcomes
Higher59%Graduate RateLower51%
Lower15%Transfer-out RateHigher24%
Higher75%Retention RateLower72%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityStudy Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,396)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,102)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,724)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,000)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty14 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty16 to 1
460Number of faculties1,091
Lower$94,792Average Faculty SalaryHigher$105,028
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.