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Westfield State University
Overview
Westfield State University is a Comprehensive institution located in Westfield, MA, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
333 Western Avenue
Westfield, MA 01002
United States
Westfield, MA 01002
United States
Contact
Dr. Kelly Hart
Director of Admissions
Email: admission@westfield.ma.edu
Phone: 413-572-5218
Fax: 413-572-0520
Director of Admissions
Email: admission@westfield.ma.edu
Phone: 413-572-5218
Fax: 413-572-0520
Majors & Degrees
| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
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| City/urban, Community And Regional Planning |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies Related |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Administration And Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Information Science/studies |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology Teacher Education |
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| Chemistry Teacher Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| History Teacher Education |
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| Kindergarten/preschool Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Science Teacher Education |
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| Special Education |
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| Technology/industrial Arts Teacher Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health And Physical Education/fitness |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physical Sciences |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/safety |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
4,302
Applied
3,701
Accepted
5,350
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,603
Females Applied
2,336
Females Accepted
90%
Male Admissions
1,699
Males Applied
1,365
Males Accepted
80%
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.18
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 3 |
| Required for some programs |
Interview Other requirements may exist (see below) |
| Other requirements: | Audition for music majors, portfolio for art majors, essay and interview for nursing majors, sliding scale minimum high school GPA using SAT/ACT scores for GPAs between 2.0 and 3.0 |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | March 1st | March 15th | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | March 1st | March 15th | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 540 | 500 | 580 | |
| SAT Math | 540 | 500 | 580 | |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 20 | 25 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
970
In-state
7,050
Out-of-state
Fees
9,879
Full-time student fees
11,453
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
9,008
Avg. Financial Aid Package
8,895
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,216
Avg. Loan Aid
3,303
Avg. Grant Aid
8,379
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
59.1%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
9%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
5,350
Total Undergrad students
0%
International Students
8%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 10.14% |
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| Black or African American | 4.81% |
| White or Caucasian | 75.36% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.24% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.02% |
| Two or more races | 4.1% |
| Other | 3.64% |
Gender
Male (45.21%)
Female (54.79%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 48% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Spring Weekend, Opening Day Picnic and Homecoming Weekend
Spring Weekend, Opening Day Picnic and Homecoming Weekend
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Student National Education Association, Student Government Association, Campus Activities Board, The Dance Company and Multicultural Student Association
Student National Education Association, Student Government Association, Campus Activities Board, The Dance Company and Multicultural Student Association
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | |
Division 3 | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | |
No | No |
| Rock Climbing | |
No | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | No | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Weight Lifting | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rock Climbing | |
No | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Weight Lifting | |
No | No |
Faculty
544
Total Faculty
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 233
Part-time - 311
Male - 243
Female - 301
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