Westfield State University

Westfield, MA • public • III | Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Suburban

Student Population

Undergrad: 4,372 • Total: 5,529

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

577 Western Ave
Westfield, MA
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Website

www.westfield.ma.edu

Region

Northeast

Carnegie Classification

Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 2,024 (46.3%) • Female: 2,348 (53.7%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	98	2.2%
Black/African American	268	6.1%
Hispanic/Latino	575	13.2%
White	2,756	63.0%
Two or More Races	133	3.0%
International	38	0.9%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

80.7%

5,065 admitted from 6,273 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Sometimes Required

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	11/15/2025
RD:	03/01/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

54.9%

4-Year Graduation Rate

44.1%

Freshman Retention Rate

71.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

22.3:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$16,188

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$22,268

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $970
Out-of-state: $7,050

Room & Board

$14,018

Books & Supplies

$1,200

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$10,751
$30,001-48,000	$11,517
$48,001-75,000	$14,199
$75,001-110,000	$18,201
$110,001+	$23,286

Students Receiving Pell Grants

63%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

III

Conference

Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference

Men's Sports (7)

Baseball Basketball Football Golf Ice Hockey Soccer Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women's Sports (9)

Basketball Field Hockey Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

2.5 GPA / 1300 SAT

In-State Awards

$750-$5,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$750-$5,000/yr

14 automatic scholarships (15 total)

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Common questions about Westfield State University

What is Westfield State University's acceptance rate?

Westfield State University accepts 81% of applicants, from 6,273 applications.

How much does Westfield State University cost?

Tuition and fees are $970 in-state and $7,050 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $10,751 on average after aid.

Does Westfield State University require SAT or ACT scores?

Westfield State University requires test scores from some applicants.

What is Westfield State University's graduation rate?

55% of students graduate within six years.