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Westfield State University
Westfield, MAPublicSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 81% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Westfield State University is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Westfield, MA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 81%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
3.6K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
81% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading545 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math540 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite20 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
81%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing16% of degrees
Health Sciences10% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,932
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,248
Earnings 5yr: $86,414
Debt: $26,900
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,525
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,539
Earnings 5yr: $67,101
Debt: $25,000
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,061
Earnings 5yr: $66,522
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,363
Earnings 5yr: $67,258
Debt: $24,422
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,889
Earnings 5yr: $63,772
Debt: $26,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,904
Earnings 5yr: $64,665
Debt: $27,000
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,001
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,630
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,025
Earnings 5yr: $51,088
Debt: $24,783
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,524
Earnings 5yr: $54,588
Debt: $23,628
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,290
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,349
Earnings 5yr: $49,901
Debt: $26,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,828
Earnings 5yr: $66,151
Debt: $27,000
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,699
Earnings 5yr: $56,371
Debt: $27,000
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,980
Earnings 5yr: $63,390
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,484
Earnings 5yr: $50,836
Debt: $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,768
Earnings 5yr: $61,078
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,678
Earnings 5yr: $57,770
Debt: $27,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$16,721
In-State Tuition$12,179
Out-of-State Tuition$18,259
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
33%
Pell Grants
51%
Take Loans
72%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$46,861
+22% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$57,346
Completion Signals
54%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
74%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$165/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
45%
Men55%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 45% men and 55% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
31%
Part-Time Share
12%
Avg Family Income
$77,298
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