Westfield State University Admission Requirements
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Westfield State University Admission Overview
Westfield State University admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Westfield State University admitted 81.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.3 GPA (B+) and SAT 980-1190 / ACT 17-22. Westfield State University is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Westfield State University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Westfield State University Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Westfield State University
Acceptance Rate
The Westfield State University acceptance rate is 81.4%. Last year, 5,549 of 6,816 applicants were admitted. That is the 42nd lowest acceptance rate in Massachusetts.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Westfield State University and can you get accepted?
Westfield State University is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Westfield State University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.3. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Westfield State University GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.3Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.3
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Westfield State University typically have around a 3.3 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Westfield State University is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #43 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Westfield State University SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
980-1190Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
-25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 490
- Math 490
- Composite 980
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 600
- Math 590
- Composite 1190
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Westfield State University typically score around a 1090 SAT (middle 50% 980–1190) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 57th percentile nationally. Westfield State University ranks #44 in the state of Massachusetts for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 980 to 1190
SAT policy
Westfield State University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1090 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Westfield State University ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
17-22Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
-25th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite 17
75th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite 22
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Westfield State University typically have around a 19 ACT (mid-50 17–22) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 44th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Westfield State University places #35 among colleges in Massachusetts for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 17 to 22
ACT policy
You may apply to Westfield State University without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 19.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Westfield State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Mar 1, 2027Days left to Apply
182Applicants have 182 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Mar 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Westfield State University is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Westfield State University is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 81.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.3 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (980-1190); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=168263.
GPA calculator: Westfield State University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026