At a glance
Average net price
$16,721
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
54.4%
Admission rate
81%
Undergrad size
3,615
In-state tuition
$12,179
Out-of-state tuition
$18,259
Cost of attendance
$27,649
Median earnings (10y)
$57,346
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- 20
- Retention
- 73.9%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (24%), trades & services (22%), humanities & arts (17%).
- STEM11%
- Health10%
- Business16%
- Humanities & arts17%
- Social sciences24%
- Trades & services22%
- ~672 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business16.4%~591 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~345 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Education9.2%~331 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology8.9%~322 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts5.1%~184 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~152 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~139 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~130 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~125 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication3.5%~125 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences2.9%~103 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~99 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History2.2%~81 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science1.9%~67 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.7%~63 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.0%~36 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~18 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Architecture0.5%~18 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 294 | $36,915 | $24,422 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 253 | $34,152 | $27,000 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 225 | $40,669 | $26,000 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 196 | $49,162 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 193 | $30,569 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 156 | $31,270 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 127 | $71,590 | $26,900 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 97 | $33,563 | $26,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 82 | $31,057 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 76 | $30,352 | $27,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 65 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 59 | $36,660 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 57 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 53 | $77,187 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 52 | $31,555 | $23,913 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 52 | $34,405 | $25,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 48 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 38 | $39,050 | $25,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 37 | $35,446 | $24,783 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | $27,000 |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 33 | $53,483 | — |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 28 | $44,839 | $20,381 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 27 | $39,543 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 27 | $43,790 | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 27 | $40,968 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 27 | $25,590 | $27,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 26 | $61,646 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Graduate certificate | 26 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 26 | — | — |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning. | Bachelor's | 25 | $37,435 | $23,628 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 20 | $19,242 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 14 | $48,081 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 14 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Psychology, Other. | Master's | 11 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Westfield State University
Westfield State University is a mid-sized institution located in Westfield, Massachusetts, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 3,615 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Homeland security & law enforcement, Business, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Westfield State University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $16,721 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $12,179 for in-state students and $18,259 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $27,649 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 54.4%, a above-average completion outcome. 73.9% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $57,346 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Westfield State University confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Homeland security & law enforcement, Business, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (24% of credentials), trades & services (22% of credentials), humanities & arts (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Westfield State University accepts 81% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 20.
Location & campus
Set in Westfield, Massachusetts (suburb), Westfield State University draws students from across Massachusetts and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Westfield State University
Q.How much does Westfield State University cost?
The average net price at Westfield State University is $16,721 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $27,649.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Westfield State University?
Westfield State University has a 6-year graduation rate of 54.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Westfield State University?
Westfield State University admits 81% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Westfield State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Westfield State University graduate earns $57,346 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Westfield State University?
Published tuition is $12,179 in-state and $18,259 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Westfield State University located?
Westfield State University is located in Westfield, Massachusetts (ZIP 01086).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Westfield State University at their official website.