Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Westfield State University is $11,882 for Massachusetts residents and $17,962 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.32% for Massachusetts residents and increased by 2.17% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($9,606) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,209.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Westfield State is $12,277 for Massachusetts residents and $18,352 for out-of-state students which is a 2.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 3.32% for Massachusetts residents and increased by 2.17% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,674 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 5.76% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 10.47% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Massachusetts schools with tuition changes from last year at Massachusetts colleges tuition change page.
Westfield State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$11,500 $17,580$15,766
2023-2024$11,882$17,962$16,674
Change % 2023-20243.32%2.17%5.76%
2024-2025$12,277$18,352$17,634
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Westfield State University - COA
Westfield State University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Westfield State University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is -$1 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $8,262 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($10,220) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Westfield State is $0 for Massachusetts residents and $10,542 for out-of-state students which is a 27.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Westfield State Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$6,475 $6,475$15,766
2023-2024-$1$8,262$16,674
Change % 2023-2024-100.02%27.60%5.76%
2024-2025-$10,542$17,634
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Westfield State University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Westfield State. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $351 for Massachusetts residents and $347 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $0 for Massachusetts residents and $489 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$340$340
2023-2024$351$347
2024-2025$362$354
Graduate2022-2023$383$383
2023-2024-$489
2024-2025-$624
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Westfield State University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Westfield State University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Westfield State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Westfield State University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Westfield State University$11,882$17,962
University of Massachusetts-Amherst$17,357$39,293
University of Massachusetts-Lowell$16,570$35,396
University of Massachusetts-Boston$15,496$37,174
Bridgewater State University$11,389$17,529
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth$15,208$31,750

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Westfield State?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Westfield State is $49,415 for Massachusetts residents and $73,725 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Westfield State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$12,068$12,256$12,448$12,643$49,415
Out-of-State$18,148$18,335$18,525$18,717$73,725
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$12,256$12,448$12,643$12,840$50,187
Out-of-State$18,335$18,525$18,717$18,910$74,487
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$12,448$12,643$12,840$13,041$50,972
Out-of-State$18,525$18,717$18,910$19,106$75,258
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$12,643$12,840$13,041$13,245$51,769
Out-of-State$18,717$18,910$19,106$19,303$76,036
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$12,840$13,041$13,245$13,452$52,578
Out-of-State$18,910$19,106$19,303$19,503$76,822

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $128,320 for Massachusetts residents and $152,630 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Westfield State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Westfield State University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$30,615$31,568$32,538$33,545$128,320
Out-of-State$36,695$37,647$38,633$39,655$152,630
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$31,568$32,556$33,563$34,607$132,349
Out-of-State$37,647$38,633$39,655$40,714$156,649
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$32,556$33,581$34,625$35,709$136,528
Out-of-State$38,633$39,655$40,714$41,811$160,813
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$33,581$34,644$35,728$36,853$140,862
Out-of-State$39,655$40,714$41,811$42,949$165,129
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$34,644$35,747$36,872$38,039$145,359
Out-of-State$40,714$41,811$42,949$44,129$169,603

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 63% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $102,116 for Massachusetts residents and $126,426 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Westfield State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Westfield State University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$24,064$25,017$25,987$26,994$102,116
Out-of-State$30,144$31,096$32,082$33,104$126,426
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$25,017$26,005$27,012$28,056$106,145
Out-of-State$31,096$32,082$33,104$34,163$130,445
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$26,005$27,030$28,074$29,158$110,324
Out-of-State$32,082$33,104$34,163$35,260$134,609
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$27,030$28,093$29,177$30,302$114,658
Out-of-State$33,104$34,163$35,260$36,398$138,925
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$28,093$29,196$30,321$31,488$119,155
Out-of-State$34,163$35,260$36,398$37,578$143,399

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Westfield State University.
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Westfield State University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$11,882$1,140$16,674$17,962$1,140 $16,674
Graduate$8,262 $1,140$16,674$8,262 $1,140$16,674

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