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Westfield State University
Westfield State University says yes to 81.4% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $57,346 median earnings.
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Westfield State University occupies suburban Westfield, MA — a public campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $95,932 four years out. 33% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 3,615 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 73.9% of first-years come back for a second year.
The rest of this page puts figures to that sketch.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Westfield State University received 6,273 applications and admitted 5,065 (80.7%), with 712 enrolling.
How Westfield State University compares
| Westfield State University | Massachusetts median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 81.4% | 70.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $12,179 | $46,700 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $57,346 | $62,832 | $53,781 |
At $57,346, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($62,832). Look at Westfield State University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $12,179 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $18,259. For non-residents, Westfield State University's $18,259 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 3,615 undergrads, Westfield State University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
54.4% graduate within six years. Roughly 46% don't — ask a Westfield State University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Westfield State University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $95,932 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $93,248 |
| Economics | $72,539 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $67,363 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $66,889 |
| Biology, General | $64,904 |
| Political Science and Government | $60,025 |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | $59,524 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $58,290 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $56,349 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,828 |
| Social Work | $55,699 |
| Mathematics | $54,980 |
| Psychology, General | $54,484 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $53,678 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $51,730 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $51,547 |
| History | $51,439 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $51,322 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,049 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $43,248 |
| Music | $39,692 |
Median earnings for these 22 Westfield State University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $57,346 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 14 additional Westfield State University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What is Westfield State University's acceptance rate?
80.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 5,065 admitted from 6,273 applicants.
How much does Westfield State University cost?
In-state tuition is $12,179; out-of-state students pay $18,259. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Westfield State University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $57,346 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Massachusetts
- Western New England University — 83.5% admitted
- Wheaton College (Massachusetts) — 67.7% admitted
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute — 60.2% admitted
- Suffolk University — 82.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.