What Westfield State costs
Westfield State University charges $12,179 a year in published tuition and fees for Massachusetts residents, about $6,090 a semester, and $18,259 a year for students from other states, about $9,130 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $27,649 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $18,278 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into Westfield State
For fall 2024, Westfield State University received 6,816 applications and admitted 5,549 students, and 841 enrolled as first-years.
What Westfield State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Westfield State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 150 |
| Psychology | 72 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 45 |
| Health Services / Allied Health / Health Sciences | 39 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 36 |
| Business Administration and Management | 35 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies | 34 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 34 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Westfield State
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts: about 12 miles away
- Western New England University, Springfield, Massachusetts: about 14 miles away
- Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts: about 14 miles away
- Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts: about 15 miles away
- Amherst College, Amherst, Massachusetts: about 22 miles away
- University of Massachusetts–Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts: about 22 miles away
Colleges like Westfield State
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (suburban), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Pennsylvania State University–Penn State Harrisburg, Middletown, Pennsylvania: 4,031 undergraduates
- Salem State University, Salem, Massachusetts: 4,291 undergraduates
- Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg, Massachusetts: 2,752 undergraduates
- Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, New Jersey: 4,898 undergraduates
- Rhode Island College, Providence, Rhode Island: 5,049 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Westfield State University's acceptance rate? 81.4% for fall 2024: 5,549 of 6,816 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Westfield State University? $12,179 a year for in-state students and $18,259 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Westfield State University? About 3,600 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at Westfield State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as suburban.
Sources
- College Navigator: Westfield State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Westfield State University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
