About Westfield State University
Westfield State University is a coeducational, public, four-year institution of higher education located in the city of Westfield, Massachusetts. The university first opened in 1838 as the first public coeducational institution in the United States that provided teacher education. In 2010, the school achieved university status. The mission statement of Westfield State University is as follows: “Westfield State University fosters intellectual curiosity, encourages critical thinking, inspires civic engagement, and promotes a global perspective.”
The University awards bachelor’s and master’s degrees and postgraduate certificates. Westfield State University supports online degree programs for qualifying students who have completed associate’s degrees through a Massachusetts community college or who are enrolled in the Mass transfer compact. Westfield State University online degrees make it easier to earn your degree while balancing your work and family.
Accreditation & Licensing
Westfield State University is accredited by:
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
Type:
4-year, PublicHighest Level Offered:
Post-master's certificateReligious Affiliation:
Not applicableEnrollment:
Undergraduate: 4,324 ; Graduate: 909Percent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: 13% ; Graduate: 32%Graduation Rate:
55%Transfer Rate:
29%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$57,346Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):
$22,457Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
63%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
$7,425Yellow Ribbon Program:
YesCredit for Military Training:
YesGeographic and Educational Overview
Westfield State University is located in Massachusetts
Massachusetts at a Glance:

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