PublicSuburbanWestfield State University
Westfield, Massachusetts 01086-1630
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business
Westfield State University is a public institution in Westfield with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A mid-sized campus of 3.5K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
55% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $57,346 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,561.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports — Owls
History & Fun Facts
- •History In 1839, Horace Mann founded a state normal school in Barre, Massachusetts.
- •It was the second normal school in Massachusetts after the Lexington Normal School, which was founded earlier in the year.
- •The Barre Normal School was suspended following Newman's death and moved to Westfield in 1844, where it became the Westfield Normal School.
- •The institution adopted its current name in 2010 as part of a statewide change.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Action
November 15
Regular Decision
March 1
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Transfer Admission
International Students
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
45.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.5%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,250
Academics
Programs (73)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
71%
Campus Life
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
25
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MA state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Visit Planning
Nearby Hotels
Plan Your Visit
Nearby Attractions
Downtown Westfieldwalkable
Historic downtown with shops, restaurants, and the Westfield Athenaeum
Stanley Parkwalkable
Large municipal park with gardens, trails, and recreational facilities
Six Flags New England
Major theme park in nearby Agawam
Basketball Hall of Fame
Museum celebrating basketball history in Springfield
Days out near Westfield
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