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Westfield State University

#499 in US ranking Westfield, MA
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$28,223
Tuition & fees
$12,616
Avg. aid
$9,220
Receiving aid
91%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
81%
Avg. SAT
1085
Avg. ACT
20

Outcomes

Graduation rate
54%
Median salary
$46,198
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Westfield State University?

Homecoming is a recurring Westfield State occasion that brings current students and alumni together around campus activities and Owls athletics. It is one way the university's alumni community remains visible to students during the academic year.

Campus events also include student-organization programming and performances connected to theater and music. The exact calendar changes by semester; applicants interested in a particular arts, cultural, or academic event should check the current activities calendar rather than assume a past program repeats in the same form each year.

What are the student housing and dining options at Westfield State University?

Westfield State offers undergraduate housing in residence halls, including coeducational accommodation, as well as campus dining. Housing is available, but availability should not be interpreted as a promise of a particular room or placement for every applicant.

Room style, eligibility, application steps, and meal-plan requirements can differ by housing assignment. Students comparing a residence hall with commuting or off-campus living should consider the full arrangement: meals, transportation, calendar dates, and any housing contract terms. First-year students should pay particular attention to the reported restriction on registering or parking a car on campus before choosing where to live. Dining-plan details and residence assignments should be confirmed for the intended enrollment year.

Westfield State University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

School organizations

86

Westfield State University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
13:1
Undergraduates living on campus
48%
Campus size
256 acres

Westfield State University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 6

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: Not available

Career Center services:

  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job fairs on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Westfield State University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Ely Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Westfield State University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Westfield State University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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