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577 Western Ave
Westfield, MA 01086-1630
p. 413-572-5300
w. www.westfield.ma.edu/

Westfield State University

Westfield, MA - Enrollment, Demographics, Student Costs

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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)
UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence
GraduatePostbaccalaureate comprehensive
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
Size & SettingMedium four-year, highly residential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringPost-master's certificate
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
Congressional District2501

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Westfield State University?
1460th for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $970 $970 $7,050
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $6,046 $6,046 $6,046
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $195 $195 $205
FT Graduate Tuition $1,800 $1,800 $1,980
FT Graduate Required Fees $2,130 $2,130 $2,130
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $210 $210 $220
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $17,956 $17,956 $24,036
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $17,956 $17,956 $24,036
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $10,566 $10,566 $16,646

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $6,209 $6,515 $6,209 $6,515 $12,289 $12,595
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $950(N/C)
On-Campus – Room & Board $6,538 $8,065
On-Campus – Other Expenses $1,750(N/C)
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $6,538 $8,065
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $1,750(N/C)
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $2,600(N/C)

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$50
Graduate Application Fee$30
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 5,393 (2,605 male / 2,759 female)
Admitted 3,114 (1,385 male / 1,718 female)
Admission rate 58%
First-time Enrollment 1,142 (555 male / 583 female)
FT Enrollment 1,136 (554 male / 578 female)
PT Enrollment 6 (1 male / 5 female)
Total Enrollment5,675

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Westfield State University use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /  N/A / 
College Prep. Completion
Recommendations
Formal competency demo
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other tests

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Westfield State University accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Basketball Conference Massachusetts State College Ath Assoc
NCAA Baseball Conference Massachusetts State College Ath Assoc
NCAA Track & Field Conference Massachusetts State College Ath Assoc

ACT Test Admission

960th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 8%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) /
Math scores (25/75 %ile) /
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 23

SAT Test Admission

887th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results 94%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 460 / 550
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 470 / 560
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 930 / 1110

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity2,750
Meals per Week19
Room Fee$5,185
Board Fee$3,055

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 6 50 60 18 6 2,114 210 2,464
Accounting 4 4
Administration of Special Education
Art Teacher Education 6 6
Art/Art Studies, General 2 40 4 46
Biology Teacher Education
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 4 42 46
Business Teacher Education 2 2
Business/Commerce, General 2 10 8 6 254 28 308
Chemistry, General 2 2 4
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning 4 20 24
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 2 2 2 160 30 196
Computer Science 18 4 22
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 2 8 22 4 380 52 468
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2 2 4
Economics, General 2 2 4
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities 2 2
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 2 12 14
Elementary Education and Teaching 280 22 302
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship 2 6 8
English Language and Literature, General 76 6 82
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 6 6
Environmental Science 2 14 2 18
Health and Physical Education, General 2 80 6 88
History Teacher Education 6 6
History, General 2 92 4 98
Information Science/Studies 2 16 2 20
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 26 26
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 6 2 8
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2 6 2 62 8 80
Mathematics Teacher Education 2 12 14
Mathematics, General 2 28 2 32
Music Teacher Education
Music, General 22 22
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 12 2 14
Physical Sciences 4 4
Political Science and Government, General 6 2 20 2 30
Psychology, General 6 4 200 18 228
Psychology, Other 2 14 2 18
Public Administration 12 12
Reading Teacher Education 14 14
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 2 2
Secondary Education and Teaching
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
Social Work 2 2 4 50 6 64
Sociology 2 16 18
Special Education and Teaching, General 2 74 4 80
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 12 12
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 8 8

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Westfield State University 1068th for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $65,193 ($67,256 male / $62,882 female)
Number of FT Faculty 212 (112 male / 100 female)
Number of PT Faculty 248
FT Faculty Ratio 0.9 : 1
Total Benefits $3,798,414

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