Westfield State University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Westfield State University is a public research university in Westfield, Massachusetts, serving roughly 3,615 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 81.41% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $57,346 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $12,179
- 2024 Average Net Price: $16,721 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 81.41% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,615 88.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 54.41%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 30.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 1.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 58.7%
- Average ACT Score: 20
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,457
- Applicants (IPEDS): 6,273
- Room & Board: $14,018 annual estimate
Westfield State University: what the data shows
Common questions about Westfield State University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Westfield State University?
Westfield State University is located in Westfield, MA (ZIP 01086-1630).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Westfield State University public or private?
Westfield State University is a Public institution.
How much does Westfield State University cost?
Published tuition: $12,179 in-state, $18,259 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $16,721.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,751 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,517 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,199 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $18,201 |
| $110,001+ | $23,286 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $48,716.
How hard is it to get into Westfield State University?
Admission rate: 81.41%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: midpoint ACT 20.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Westfield State University?
Total enrollment: 3,615 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,457 students.
Graduate enrollment: 720 students.
About 88% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Westfield State University?
150%-time completion rate: 54.41%.
First-year retention: 73.9%.
What do graduates of Westfield State University earn?
Median earnings: $46,861 six years after entry; $57,346 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $22,457.
32.95% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Westfield State University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (178 completions)
- Social Work (123 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (109 completions)
- Psychology, General (81 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (57 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (40 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (36 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (36 completions)
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General (35 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (35 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Westfield State University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 81.41%; completion rate 54.41%; median earnings $57,346 at 10 years; net price $16,721. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$12,179
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Westfield State University was $12,179.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$16,721
2024 Value
In 2024 Westfield State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,721.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$66,884 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$16,721 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$48,716 4-Year In-State Tuition
$73,036 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$14,018 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$27,397 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$109,588 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Westfield State University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
32.95% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
50.55% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Westfield State University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Westfield State University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $8,694 | $14,774 | $15,549 |
| 2014 | $8,682 | $14,762 | $16,861 |
| 2015 | $8,815 | $14,895 | $16,808 |
| 2016 | $9,275 | $15,355 | $17,058 |
| 2017 | $9,715 | $15,795 | $17,773 |
| 2018 | $10,429 | $16,509 | $18,131 |
| 2019 | $10,849 | $16,929 | $19,167 |
| 2020 | $11,139 | $17,219 | $19,583 |
| 2021 | $11,139 | $17,219 | $19,589 |
| 2022 | $11,500 | $17,580 | $18,278 |
| 2023 | $11,882 | $17,962 | $18,561 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
81.41% Acceptance Rate
6,273 Total Applicants
5,065 Students Admitted
712 First-Time Students Enrolled
14.06% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
ACT Average: 20
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Westfield State University reported total enrollment of about 3,615 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 45% male and 55% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (68.2%), Hispanic or Latino (15.5%), and Black or African American (6.8%). About 32.95% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 30.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
88.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Westfield State University in 2024 is 3,615 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,457 students. Graduate enrollment is about 720 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
73.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 68.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
42.89% 100% Completion Time
54.41% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 42.89% of students graduating from Westfield State University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 61% male / 39% female
- Social Work: 21% male / 79% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 26% male / 74% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Westfield State University.
Return on Investment
$22,457 Median Student Debt
$57,346 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
39.16% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
757.39% Return on Investment
3.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Westfield State University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 45 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 178 completions
2. Social Work: 123 completions
3. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 109 completions
4. Psychology, General: 81 completions
5. Elementary Education and Teaching: 57 completions
6. Health Professions and Related Programs: 40 completions
7. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 36 completions
8. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 36 completions
9. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General: 35 completions
Most popular programs at Westfield State University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Westfield State University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Westfield State University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 58.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,555
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,928
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Westfield State University is a public institution located in Westfield, MA, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Social Work, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Enrollment is approximately 3,615 students. Student body composition includes White (68.2%), Hispanic or Latino (15.5%), Black or African American (6.8%). The admission rate is 81.41%. Average ACT scores for admitted students are 20. The 150%-time completion rate is 54.41%. Approximately 32.95% of students receive Pell Grants. About 30.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Westfield, MA 01086-1630
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Westfield State University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Westfield State University located?
Westfield State University is located in Westfield, MA.
What is Westfield State University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Westfield State University is 81.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 6,273 applicants and 5,065 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Westfield State University cost?
Reported tuition is $12,179 and average net price is $16,721 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,018 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Westfield State University?
Westfield State University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,457 students, White (68.2%), Hispanic or Latino (15.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Westfield State University?
About 30.5% of students at Westfield State University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Westfield State University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Westfield State University reports midpoint ACT about 20.
What do graduates of Westfield State University earn?
Median earnings are $46,861 six years after entry and $57,346 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Westfield State University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 54.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Westfield State University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $22,457.
Is Westfield State University public or private?
Westfield State University is a public institution located in Westfield, MA.
Is Westfield State University an HBCU?
No. Westfield State University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Westfield State University a tribal college?
No. Westfield State University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Massachusetts college costs
- Massachusetts colleges by ROI
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Massachusetts
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.