Westfield State University
Westfield State University is one of the fifteen public 4-year colleges in Massachusetts. The campus is located in a suburb, in Westfield.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 6,237 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,011 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 799 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 79%). Every year 65% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Westfield State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $970, and fees were $8,745. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $7,050 and $8,745 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students6,237 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate79% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 12/01/1957 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/22/2014 - Current |
Admission
85%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 970 to 1150 |
| ACT | 20 to 25 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Recommended |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $50 |
| Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $306/credit | |
| In State Students | $306/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $306/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $332/credit | |
| In State Students | $332/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $332/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $13,770 | $13,770 | $13,770 |
| ADN | 70 | $21,420 | $21,420 | $21,420 |
| BSN | 125 | $38,250 | $38,250 | $38,250 |
| FNP | 50 | $16,600 | $16,600 | $16,600 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 86% of Westfield State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 30% | $4,295 |
| Other Federal Grant | 22% | $378 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 51% | $1,859 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 36% | $2,473 |
| Federal Student Loans | 76% | $5,275 |
| Private Loans | 15% | $10,856 |
$15,967
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$12,160 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$12,833 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$15,712 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$19,912 |
| Over $110,000$20,968 |
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Student Population
5,584
Undergrads
653
Graduates
3,457
Women
2,780
Men
81%
Full-time
19%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
73% |
|
Hispanic |
10% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
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Black/African American |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
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Asian |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Massachusetts state board of nursing.
