Westfield State University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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Westfield State University is a medium four-year, public school with 4,705 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1838 and is the only school located in Westfield, Massachusetts.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and postmaster certificate are available at Westfield State University.

Majors
Offered
58
Westfield State University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 58 majors. The most popular concentrations are Criminal Justice, Social Work, Business, Psychology, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Westfield State University is fair at 75% (close to Massachusetts average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
75%
Fair
The graduation rate at Westfield State University is average: 64%.

Student to faculty ratio at WSU is pretty decent -- 14:1. Learn more regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are low, about $7,100 a year. The additional fees at WSU beyond tuition are approximately $10,600; which comes to a total of $17,700 a year.

Read the details about Westfield State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
82%
Easy
According to recent data, 6,625 applications were submitted and 5,400 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

The college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at WSU in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,300
High
Westfield State University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at WSU, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
WSU provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 2,400 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high, nearly $8,300 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at WSU. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, WSU appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Westfield State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Westfield State University
577 Western Ave
Westfield, Massachusetts
01086-1630, USA
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