Westfield State University, MA
Public
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Westfield State University Rankings
Affordability66
Selectivity23
Retention34
Graduation36
Earnings38
Diversity30
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Westfield State University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture1%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing16%
Communication, Journalism7%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education14%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs4%
History2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting15%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities4%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Natural Resources and Conservation3%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies6%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology7%
Public Administration and Social Service4%
Social Sciences3%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into Westfield State University
86%
Admission Rate
540
Median SAT Math
543
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)500–580
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)500–585
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Westfield State University
$10K
In-State Tuition
$17K
Out-of-State Tuition
$23K
Average Total Cost
$18K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12K | $18K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $14K | $19K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $17K | $21K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $24K | $19K |
| >$110K | $22K | $29K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Westfield State University
66%
Receive Federal Loans
$16K
Median Federal Debt
72%
Repayment Rate
$241
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 28% | 44% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 28% | 21% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $17K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $16K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $17K | $13K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $27K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 66% | 57% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 72% | 61% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 77% | 64% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 81% | 68% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Westfield State University
75%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
9%
Withdrawal Rate
64%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 53% | 48% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 64% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 65% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 64% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 43% | 50% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 65% | 61% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 51% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 58% | 54% | 44% |
| Other race | 45% | 53% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Westfield State University
95%
Employment Rate
$36K
Median Salary
$25K
25 Pctl Salary
$48K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 95% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 94% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $12K | $10K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $25K | $23K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $36K | $36K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $48K | $52K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $55K | $67K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $36K | $36K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $41K | $42K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $46K | $46K | $35K |
Students
Students at Westfield State University
5,110
Undergraduates
67%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
718
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 55% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 45% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 13% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 75% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 5% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 20% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 15% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 22% | 16% | 14% |
| >$110K | 34% | 24% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Westfield State University, MA
DiGrigoli School of Cosmetology
9 miles, E
Holyoke Community College
9 miles, NE
College of Our Lady of the Elms
10 miles, E
Springfield Technical Community College
11 miles, E