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SuburbanGreek life
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
Mascot
Nestor
Type
Public university
Division
Division III
Campus Visits
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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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate80.7%
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
4500.0%
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 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
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Varsity Sports — Owls
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
136Very High
Estimated from MA state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675K
90 mi(156 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
116 mi(201 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
195 mi(338 min)