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Westfield State University
Westfield, MA · Public · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 81%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $16,484
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Median earnings
- $63,082
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Westfield State University is a public college in Westfield, MA with 3,615 undergraduates. It admits 81% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $16,484 per year ($11,786 for families earning under $30,000). 49% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $63,082 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 81%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 6,273
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 5,065
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 14%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Westfield State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesRequired
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $28,223
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $12,616
- Out-of-state tuition
- $18,696
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$11,786
- $30–48k$12,339
- $48–75k$13,642
- $75–110k$15,625
- $110k+$23,555
Get a personal estimate with Westfield State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Freshman retention
- 74%
- Median earnings
- $63,082
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $20,510
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,615
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 39%
- White68%
- Hispanic16%
- Black7%
- Asian2%
Westfield State University FAQ
What is Westfield State University's acceptance rate?+
Westfield State University admits 81% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
Is Westfield State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Westfield State University?+
In Fall 2023, 6,273 students applied to Westfield State University and 5,065 were admitted; 712 enrolled.
Does Westfield State University consider legacy status?+
No. Westfield State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Westfield State University require an essay?+
Westfield State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Westfield State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $28,223 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,484.
What is Westfield State University's graduation rate?+
49% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 168263 · How we use this data
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