Westfield State University
Acceptance
81%
In-State
$12,179
Grad Rate (4yr)
43%
Retention
74%
Earnings
$57,346
AI Overview
Westfield State University brings together strong programs in environmental science and urban planning with a tight-knit campus community in western Massachusetts. Students here appreciate the accessible professors and collaborative rather than cutthroat atmosphere—perfect if you want hands-on learning without the pressure cooker environment. The university's focus on conservation and regional planning attracts students passionate about sustainability and community development. Notable perk: easy access to both outdoor recreation and internship opportunities in Springfield.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
SAT data not available
ACT Score Range
In-State Tuition
$12,179
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,259
Room & Board
$14,018
Average Net Price
$16,721
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
33%
Take Federal Loans
51%
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,457
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$57,346Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$22,457Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesComputer Science
12 graduates
$95,932
4 yrs after graduation
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
61 graduates
$93,248
4 yrs after graduation
Economics
14 graduates
$72,539
4 yrs after graduation
Criminal Justice and Corrections
143 graduates
$67,363
4 yrs after graduation
Business/Commerce, General
82 graduates
$66,889
4 yrs after graduation
Biology, General
30 graduates
$64,904
4 yrs after graduation
Political Science and Government
13 graduates
$60,025
4 yrs after graduation
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning
11 graduates
$59,524
4 yrs after graduation
Communication and Media Studies
32 graduates
$56,349
4 yrs after graduation
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
42 graduates
$55,828
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
41+ programsAnd 29 more programs available
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