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Westfield State University

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C+

Rating

Public

Type

7,421

Students

$7,050

Tuition

87%

Acceptance

#1036

Ranking

Large Suburb

Campus Setting

Westfield, MA

577 Western Ave, Westfield, MA 01086-1630

Westfield State University is a mid-sized public institution located in Westfield, MA ranked 56th in Massachusetts. It has a total of 6,187 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, accepting a tad over six in seven applicants. Westfield State University offers 89 different majors and is best known for its Preschool Education and Teaching and Urban Planning programs, which are respectively ranked 15th and 28th in the nation. With an annual tuition of $970 for in-state students and $7,050 for those from out-of-state, Westfield State University is very low-priced. 62.77% of students graduate beginning the next stage of their lives, employment. After college, alumni go on to earn roughly $46,100 per year, which is 11% above the national median.
Rankings

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Cost

$16,929
Above Average

Westfield State University

$16,929

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$32,124

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$26,304

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

87%Acceptance
Not Very Selective

Westfield State University

87%

National

69%
Sat

980 - 1150

90% of students submit

Admissions Yield

27%

ACT

0 - 0

5% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$50

Students

6,187Undergrads
Medium Student Population

Full-Time

100%

Part-Time

0%
Male

46%

In-state

83%

Female

54%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

13%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
14% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies13% Business/Commerce, General10% Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies62% Others

14% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

13% Business/Commerce, General

10% Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

62% Others

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

14%

245 Graduates

Business/Commerce, General

13%

234 Graduates

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

10%

182 Graduates

Psychology, General

7%

121 Graduates

Social Work

6%

112 Graduates

Elementary Education and Teaching

5%

88 Graduates

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

4%

75 Graduates

Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General

4%

68 Graduates

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

4%

61 Graduates

Academics

C+
Professors
StudentsProfessors15:115:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

15

Number of Library Books

133,218

Academic Spend per Student

$9,939

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

77%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$36,300/Year

Westfield State University

$36,300

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$36,300

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$46,100

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

62%