Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Westfield, Massachusetts |
| Online | ma.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Westfield State University, located in the Pioneer Valley region of western Massachusetts, sits on a 256-acre suburban campus approximately 10 miles west of Springfield. Founded in 1838 by Horace Mann as the first public co-educational college in America without barrier to race, gender, or economic class, Westfield State maintains its historical commitment to accessibility in public higher education. The university offers more than 30 undergraduate majors, with particular strength in education, criminal justice, and business management programs. The campus features modernized academic buildings alongside traditional New England architecture, with most first-year students residing in one of the university's six residential halls. As a member of the NCAA Division III, Westfield State competes in the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference across 21 varsity sports.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Westfield State University is rated within the top 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Westfield State University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#575 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#181 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#37 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#9 in Best Public Colleges in Massachusetts
#565 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#33 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 980/1190 |
| ACT | 17/22 |
| GPA | 3.3 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Massachusetts Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,140 |
| Other Fees | $10,530 |
| Room and Board | $12,894 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,872 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,406 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,140 |
| Other Fees | $10,530 |
| Room and Board | $12,894 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,872 |
| Total One Year Cost | $34,486 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 16% |
| Business | 14% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 13% |
| Education | 10% |
| Psychology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=168263 IPEDS survey data for Westfield State University.
Current students may use the Westfield State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024