Westfield State University
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Public, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Large | Suburb
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
18:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Westfield State University
577 Western Ave, Westfield, Massachusetts 1086
See on MapPhone
(413) 572-5300
Website
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cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$11,500Out of state
$17,580Graduate
In state
$6,475Out of state
$6,475Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
96%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
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Federal grants | 36.0% | $5,126 |
State/local grants | 58.0% | $3,429 |
Institutional grants | 85.0% | $3,036 |
Loans | 73.0% | $6,994 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$12,894 per year
Books & Supplies
$1,140 per year
Personal Expenses
$2,872 per year
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Business/Commerce, General
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business/Commerce, General
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Accounting
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Finance, General
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Marketing Research
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Information Science/Studies
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Computer Science
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EDUCATION
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
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Art Teacher Education
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Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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Biology Teacher Education
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History Teacher Education
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Spanish Language and Literature
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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HISTORY
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History, General
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Physical Sciences, General
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Chemistry, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Social Sciences, General
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Economics, General
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Music, General
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Social Work
- Physician Associate/Assistant
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Counseling Psychology
- Public Administration
Graduate ProgramsX
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Accounting
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EDUCATION
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Administration of Special Education
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Reading Teacher Education
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Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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Biology Teacher Education
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History Teacher Education
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Physician Associate/Assistant
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HISTORY
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History, General
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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Counseling Psychology
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Psychology, Other
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Music, General
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
81.51%- Apply 6,625
- Accepted 5,400
- Attend 803
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$0Graduate
$50Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
Not applicableAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Required
prep programDemonstration of
Required
competencies
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Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
58%Male Students
42%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian69.06%
- Hispanic/Latino11.48%
- Not Specified7.27%
- Black5.68%
- Two Or More Ethnicities4.0%
- Asian2.17%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.04%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
5,478
Undergraduate students
4,513
Graduate students
965
Full Time Students
78%Part Time Students
22%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Football
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Baseball
- Soccer
- Ice Hockey
Female sports:
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Soccer
- Field Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Softball
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Football
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Baseball
- Soccer
- Ice Hockey
- Basketball
- Golf
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Female
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Soccer
- Lacrosse
- Field Hockey
- Softball
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Golf
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