Westfield State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,615 students.
About This School
Westfield State University is a public institution located in Westfield, Massachusetts with approximately 3,615 undergraduate students enrolled. Westfield State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 81%. The average net price after financial aid is $16,721 per year. The graduation rate is 54%, and the typical graduate earns $48,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Westfield State University is a public university in Westfield, Massachusetts, United States. It was founded in 1839 by Horace Mann as the first public coeducational college in America.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $18,561 average net price is genuinely affordable, and graduating with only $15,250 in median debt is a real advantage over many schools. However, the 55% graduation rate is a legitimate concern — nearly half of students who start don't finish — and a 71% freshman retention rate suggests some students find it isn't the right fit after year one. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious and have a clear plan for staying on track, but go in with eyes open about the completion statistics.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 13% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,615 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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