Westfield State University
Located in Western Massachusetts, Westfield State University is a vibrant, caring, and committed campus community offering innovative programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and professional studies. With an impressive 15:1 student to faculty ratio, you will receive personalized attention from our dedicated faculty who will mentor and assist you in achieving your educational and career goals. As a public university, Westfield State is committed to access and affordability while providing our students a transformative college experience both in and out of the classroom. Our students Explore, Experience, & Excel at Westfield State!
Accepts first-year applicationsNew EnglandPublicSuburbanMedium (2,001 to 14,999)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Research
- Science
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- Night Class Offerings
- On-Campus Housing
- Religious Affiliation
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Veteran Fee Waiver
- Distance/online learning
Application information
First-year
Westfield State evaluates first-year applicants based on high school academic performance and strength of course schedule as mandated by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education. First-year applicants are required to submit a high school transcript through junior year and in some cases, applicants may be required to submit their senior year grades. Westfield State is test-optional and does not require applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores.
The application fee will be waived for all first-year domestic applicants. There is a $50 application fee for all International first-year applicants.
The application fee will be waived for all first-year domestic applicants. There is a $50 application fee for all International first-year applicants.
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Additional information
All students will automatically be considered for a Merit Scholarship. To learn more about scholarship opportunities, visit our Scholarship page.
Students applying for Financial Aid must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students who have questions about Financial Aid can learn more about all our financial aid programs through our Financial Aid page.
Students applying for Financial Aid must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students who have questions about Financial Aid can learn more about all our financial aid programs through our Financial Aid page.
Visit us
Westfield State offers a variety of campus visitation options year-round to prospective students and their families/champions. Whether you want to take a tour of our beautiful campus with our student Owls or check out our Virtual Tour, we have something for everyone! To learn more about our campus visitation options, click here.
"I chose Westfield State for the welcoming community and small class sizes. At Westfield, they show a lot of care for their students, which really drew me in."