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Public · Westfield, Massachusetts

Westfield State University

Suburban campus · 3,615 undergraduates · 17 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
81%
Test scores
Considered, not required
Average net price
$16,721
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
54%

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What Westfield State University costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$10,751
$30,001 – $48,000
$11,517
$48,001 – $75,000
$14,199
$75,001 – $110,000
$18,201
Over $110,000
$23,286

For students receiving federal aid, at in-state tuition.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$27,649
Tuition, in-state
$12,179
Tuition, out-of-state
$18,259
First-years given a grant by the school
80%
Average grant from the school
$2,640
Median debt at graduation
$22,457
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New England Tuition Break. Students from 5 other member states may pay a reduced rate here, at most 175% of in-state tuition. Only for approved majors, which depend on your home state. Check the school's list before counting on it. Details ↗

Admissions

Acceptance rate
81%
SAT middle 50%
–
ACT middle 50%
–
Test scores
Considered, not required
First-year retention
72%

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Westfield State University athletics

NCAA D3, 10 women's and 8 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Baseball–39
Basketball1815
Cross country90105
Field hockey18–
Football–81
Golf916
Ice hockey–24
Lacrosse25–
Soccer3032
Softball23–
Swimming & diving22–
Track & field90105
Volleyball20–

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Business & marketing
19%
Security & protective services
13%
Health professions
12%
Psychology
11%
Education
7%
Liberal arts & humanities
5%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
54%
First-year retention
72%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$57,346
Median debt at graduation
$22,457
Students with a Pell grant
33%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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