Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
80.74%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Westfield State University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 80.74%. This means approximately 807 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 3,481 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
80.74%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | New England Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $11,882 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $17,962 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $26,435 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $18,561 | State avg: $23,961. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 33.36% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 54.54% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Westfield State University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$17,962
Room and board
$13,510
Books and supplies
$1,140
Other expenses
$3,164
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$26,435
Average net price
$18,561
Average aid coverage
30%
$7,874 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Westfield State University pays approximately $18,561 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Massachusetts average of $23,961 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Westfield State University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Massachusetts and national averages.
Westfield State University net price
$18,561
Massachusetts average
$23,961
National average
$17,506
Westfield State University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $17,962 and average net price at $18,561. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$17,962
Current net price
$18,561
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
54.86%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$57,346
Undergraduates
3,481
10-Year Median Earnings - Westfield State University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Westfield State University graduates earn about 1.3x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Westfield State University?
Undergraduates
3,481
Completion rate
54.86%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
33.36%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
54.54%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 33.36% of Westfield State University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 54.54% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Westfield State University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Westfield State University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Westfield State University lists New England Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Westfield State University is listed at 577 Western Ave, Westfield, MA 01086-1630. Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Westfield State University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield State University | 80.74% | $17,962 | $18,561 | $57,346 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 4.74% | $60,156 | $19,813 | $143,372 |
| Franklin W Olin College of Engineering | 21.66% | $64,458 | $20,575 | $129,455 |
| MCPHS University | 85.21% | $38,850 | $35,084 | $125,557 |
| Babson College | 19.74% | $56,032 | $38,876 | $123,938 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westfield State University's acceptance rate?
Westfield State University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 80.74%.
How much is Westfield State University tuition?
Westfield State University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $17,962.
What is Westfield State University's average net price?
Westfield State University's average net price in the local dataset is $18,561.
What is Westfield State University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $57,346 for Westfield State University.
Is Westfield State University accredited?
Westfield State University's accreditor in the local dataset is New England Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Westfield State University?
The local dataset lists 3,481 undergraduate students at Westfield State University.
What percentage of Westfield State University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Westfield State University in the local dataset is 33.36%.
What is the federal loan rate at Westfield State University?
The federal loan rate for Westfield State University in the local dataset is 54.54%.
Where should I verify Westfield State University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Westfield State University or the latest official federal education data.