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Westfield State University

Westfield, Massachusetts 01086-1630

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Mid-SizeSuburbanPublic

Known for business

Westfield State University is a public institution in Westfield with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A mid-sized campus of 3.5K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

55% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $57,346 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,561.

Established
1839
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Type
Public university
Division
Division III

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81%Acceptance
SAT Avg
3,481Students
15:1Student:Faculty
55%Grad Rate
$57,346Earnings 10yr
$18,561Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Westfield State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate80.7%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

80.7%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$11,882
Tuition (out-of-state)$17,962
Room & Board$13,510
Books & Supplies$1,140
Total Cost of Attendance$26,435
Average Net Price$18,561
Median Debt at Graduation$22,457
Monthly Payment (10yr)$238

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,168
$30–48K$13,563
$48–75K$16,154
$75–110K$21,803
$110K+$24,459

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,561

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

45.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

25

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (73)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,481
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
33%

Race & Ethnicity

White 70%
Black 7%
Hispanic 14%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate54.9%
Freshman Retention70.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,861
8 Years$51,731
10 Years$57,346

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$41,800
Men
$57,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#94

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Owls

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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