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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
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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.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 13% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Westfield State University graduates earn most above the national rate in Criminal Justice and Corrections ($67,363 vs $55,378 nationally), and most below it in Natural Resources Conservation and Research ($51,547 vs $55,012).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 143 | $67,363 | $55,378 | +$11,985 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 124 | $51,730 | $53,072 | −$1,342 |
| Psychology, General | 84 | $54,484 | $50,706 | +$3,778 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 82 | $66,889 | $68,407 | −$1,518 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 78 | $51,049 | $47,382 | +$3,667 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 61 | $93,248 | $88,910 | +$4,338 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 42 | $55,828 | $54,562 | +$1,266 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 32 | $56,349 | $56,359 | −$10 |
| Biology, General | 30 | $64,904 | $57,214 | +$7,690 |
| Social Work | 27 | $55,699 | $51,790 | +$3,909 |
| History | 24 | $51,439 | $50,680 | +$759 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 22 | $51,547 | $55,012 | −$3,465 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Westfield State University?
Westfield State University has an acceptance rate of 81%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Westfield State University hard to get into?
Not especially. Westfield State University has an acceptance rate of 81%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does Westfield State University cost?
The average net price at Westfield State University is about $16,721 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Westfield State University?
Westfield State University has a graduation rate of 54%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
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.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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