Westfield State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4683 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1321 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1244 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #60 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #571 of 1,044 | For Social Work |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Undergraduates
- 4,239
- Graduates
- 774
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www.westfield.ma.edu
Westfield State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Westfield State University has an acceptance rate of 94% and is among the 30% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 91% | 97% |
| Applicants | 3,629 | 1,399 | 2,230 |
| Admissions | 3,424 | 1,268 | 2,156 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 795 | 330 | 465 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 7 | 3 | 4 |
2,052 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
568 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
175 or 22%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 980
or below
75% of them
had 1190
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Westfield State University are 980-1190 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
5 or 1%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 22
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Westfield State University are 17-22 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Recommended |
| Other Tests | Recommended |
| TOEFL | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3531 (71%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 538 (11%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 385 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 249 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 161 (3%) |
| Asian | 104 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 27 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $5,332
- Students receiving aid
- 90%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $970 | $1,890 |
| Tuition in-state | $970 | $1,890 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $7,050 | $1,890 |
| Fee in-district | $10,169 | $4,806 |
| Fee in-state | $10,169 | $4,806 |
| Fee out-of-state | $10,169 | $4,806 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,396 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,200 |
| Room charge | $7,700 |
| Meal charge | $4,500 |
Westfield State University majors
Westfield State University has granted 1,025 bachelor's degrees across 33 programs and 240 master's across 16 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Westfield State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 146 | 24 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 148 | |
| Social Work | 27 | 82 |
| Psychology, General | 87 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 76 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 74 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 51 | 6 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 56 | |
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 42 | 9 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 44 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 39 | |
| Environmental Science | 36 | |
| Physician Assistant | 29 | |
| History, General | 22 | 6 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 16 | 8 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 21 | 2 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 15 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 15 | |
| Public Administration | 15 | |
| Computer Science | 14 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 14 | |
| Economics, General | 14 | |
| Psychology, Other | 14 | |
| Sociology, General | 13 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 12 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 12 | |
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 2 | 10 |
| Mathematics, General | 10 | |
| Music, General | 10 | |
| Accounting | 9 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 9 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 7 | |
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 4 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 2 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 1 | |
| History Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,025 | 240 |
Westfield State University has a graduation rate of 61%, which is among the 39% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 61% | 55% | 65% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Westfield State University has published 923 scientific papers with 9,907 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, Environmental Science, Law, Medicine, Computer Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 7 | 24 |
| 1991 | 9 | 14 |
| 1992 | 7 | 17 |
| 1993 | 2 | 31 |
| 1994 | 6 | 23 |
| 1995 | 17 | 27 |
| 1996 | 9 | 33 |
| 1997 | 10 | 60 |
| 1998 | 11 | 52 |
| 1999 | 10 | 60 |
| 2000 | 10 | 91 |
| 2001 | 6 | 93 |
| 2002 | 16 | 164 |
| 2003 | 9 | 128 |
| 2004 | 13 | 142 |
| 2005 | 9 | 149 |
| 2006 | 13 | 142 |
| 2007 | 11 | 208 |
| 2008 | 7 | 197 |
| 2009 | 27 | 224 |
| 2010 | 30 | 274 |
| 2011 | 22 | 312 |
| 2012 | 17 | 427 |
| 2013 | 29 | 464 |
| 2014 | 32 | 455 |
| 2015 | 37 | 502 |
| 2016 | 27 | 514 |
| 2017 | 40 | 499 |
| 2018 | 31 | 489 |
| 2019 | 41 | 580 |
| 2020 | 51 | 775 |
| 2021 | 66 | 852 |
| 2022 | 38 | 869 |
Westfield State University alumni
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Nettie Stevens
- Occupations
- zoologistlibrariangeneticistbiologist
- Biography
-
Nettie Maria Stevens was an American geneticist who discovered sex chromosomes. In 1905, soon after the rediscovery of Mendel's paper on genetics in 1900, she observed that male mealworms produced two kinds of sperm, one with a large chromosome and one with a small chromosome. When the sperm with the large chromosome fertilized eggs, they produced female offspring, and when the sperm with the small chromosome fertilized eggs, they produced male offspring. The pair of sex chromosomes that she studied later became known as the X and Y chromosomes.
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Peter Laviolette
- Occupations
- ice hockey player
- Biography
-
Peter Philip Laviolette Jr. is an American professional ice hockey coach, and former player. He was previously the head coach of the New York Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes, Nashville Predators, Philadelphia Flyers, and Washington Capitals. He led the Hurricanes to a Stanley Cup win in 2006, and later coached the Flyers to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2010, and the Predators in 2017. Laviolette is the fourth coach in NHL history to lead three teams to the Stanley Cup Finals. He played twelve NHL games, all with the New York Rangers.
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George Bruce Cortelyou
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
George Bruce Cortelyou was an American cabinet secretary of the early twentieth century. He served in various capacities in the presidential administrations of Grover Cleveland, William McKinley, and Theodore Roosevelt.
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Jennifer Lafleur
- Occupations
- actorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Jennifer Lafleur is an American actress. She is known for appearing in the independent films The Do-Deca-Pentathlon, The Pretty One (2013), The Midnight Swim (2014), MAD (2016) and 6 Years (2015). On television, Lafleur has appeared on the HBO series Big Little Lies, Room 104 and Animals., the Showtime series Billions, American Crime on ABC, Married on FX, Chicago Fire on NBC, Workaholics and Review on Comedy Central, Childrens Hospital and Newsreaders on Adult Swim, and Major Crimes on TNT.
General info
| Alternative names | WSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1838 |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May. Also Summer Session (June - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 807 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 577 Western Ave Westfield, Massachusetts, 01086-1630 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 41,000 |
| Phone | 4135725300 |