Westfield State University
Westfield, MA · Public
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Westfield State University admitted 80.6% of applicants university-wide (5,071 of 6,292).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 80.6% | 5,071 | 6,292 |
| In-state | 80.5% | 3,960 | 4,919 |
| Out-of-state | 89.3% | 1,076 | 1,205 |
| International applicants | 20.8% | 35 | 168 |
| Men | 77.2% | 2,011 | 2,606 |
| Women | 83.6% | 2,956 | 3,535 |
Of 5,071 admitted students, 712 enrolled (14.0% yield).
Westfield State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- median 1085
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 2.50–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Westfield State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $35,160/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $7,050 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $28,110 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $35,160/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $10,751 |
| $30k–48k | $11,517 |
| $48k–75k | $14,199 |
| $75k–110k | $18,201 |
| Over $110k | $23,286 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Award — $12,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Award — $8,000 per year (Automatic)
- Transfer Scholarship — $2,000-$5,000 per year (Merit)
- Achievement Award — $4,000 per year (Automatic)
- Departmental Scholarships — Varies (Departmental)
- Westfield State Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Presidential Award — $12,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Award — $8,000 per year (Automatic)
- International Merit Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (International Aid)
- Transfer Scholarship — $2,000-$5,000 per year (Merit)
- Achievement Award — $4,000 per year (Automatic)
- Departmental Scholarships — Varies (Departmental)
Westfield State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Completed Application
- Official High School Transcript(s)
- SAT and/or ACT Scores (optional)
- Essay (Optional) (optional)
- Letters of Recommendation (optional)
International applicants
- Completed Application
- Official High School Transcript(s)
- SAT and/or ACT Scores (optional)
- Essay (Optional) (optional)
- Letters of Recommendation (optional)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Westfield State University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Westfield State University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $57,346
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 54.4%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 70.7%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $22,457
- At graduation
Westfield State University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Deadlines
- 2027-03-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Westfield State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (19%), Psychology (11%), Visual & performing arts (4%).
Student–faculty ratio: 14:1 · 53% of class sections have under 20 students.
Westfield State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.