Westfield State Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 81.41%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $12,179
- Out-of-State Tuition: $18,259
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Westfield State:
- Total Enrollment: 4,588, including 515 online students
- 3,868 Undergraduate, 720 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 41.9% men, 58.1% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 54%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 29%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 74%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 99 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 31 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
Westfield State Overview
Westfield State University (Westfield State) is a four-year, public school located in Westfield, MA. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The Westfield State's tuition & fees is $12,179 for Massachusetts residents and $18,259 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 62% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,220.
The school has a total enrollment of 4,588 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
Westfield State's acceptance rate is 81.41% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 15.16%.
Westfield State ranked 23rd in Massachusetts Colleges rankings. Westfield State University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Westfield State University is $12,179 for in-state students and $18,259 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,676 for in-state students and $8,676 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $12,483 for Massachusetts residents and $18,561 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,111 for Massachusetts residents and $9,111 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $12,179 | $18,259 |
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| Graduate | $8,676 | $8,676 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $12,483 | $18,561 |
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| Graduate | $9,111 | $9,111 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Westfield State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Westfield State
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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