Westfield State University (168263)

www.westfield.ma.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$970

2023 Average Net Price

$17,723

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

80.7%

6,273 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

4,555

76.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

54.9%

553 Graduates

About

Westfield State University (168263) is a higher education institution located in Hampden County, MA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Westfield State University (168263) were Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (143 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (118 degrees), and General Psychology (84 degrees).

In 2023, 1,311 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Westfield State University (168263). 61.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,012 degrees), 8.65 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (117 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Westfield State University (168263) is $970, which is $−23,605 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Westfield State University (168263) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,827 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Westfield State University (168263) is $970, which is $23,605 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,723.

In 2023, 63% of undergraduate students attending Westfield State University (168263) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$970

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Westfield State University (168263) was $970. The cost of tuition at Westfield State University (168263) is $−23,605 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Westfield State University (168263) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,723

2023 Value

1.65%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Westfield State University (168263) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,723. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Westfield State University (168263) grew by 1.65%.

This chart compares the average net price of Westfield State University (168263) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,894

Room and Board

$1,140

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Westfield State University (168263) was of $12,894 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.71% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,140. The cost of books and supplies increased by 6.54% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Westfield State University (168263) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at Westfield State University (168263) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Westfield State University (168263) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Westfield State University (168263) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1827 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Westfield State University (168263) received 6,273 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 5.31% annual growth. Out of those 6,273 applicants, 5,065 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 80.7% acceptance rate.

There were 4,555 students enrolled at Westfield State University (168263) in 2023.

Westfield State University (168263) has an overall enrollment yield of 14.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

80.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

5,065

Accepted Out of 6,273

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Westfield State University (168263) was 80.7% (5,065 admissions from 6,273 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 81.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 5.31%, while admissions declined by 6.2%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Westfield State University (168263) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Westfield State University (168263) in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Westfield State University (168263) had a total enrollment of 4,555 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Westfield State University (168263) is 3,492 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,063. This means that 76.7% of students enrolled at Westfield State University (168263) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Westfield State University (168263), both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.7% White, 12.8% Hispanic or Latino, 6.19% Black or African American, 3.34% Two or More Races, 2.04% Asian, 0.263% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0439% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Westfield State University (168263) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.8%), followed by White Male (31.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.73%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.3%), followed by White Male (17.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.27%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Westfield State University (168263) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,555 students. The full-time enrollment at Westfield State University (168263) is 3,492 and the part-time enrollment is 1,063. This means that 76.7% of students enrolled at Westfield State University (168263) are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Westfield State University (168263) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Westfield State University (168263) was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Westfield State University (168263) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Westfield State University (168263) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,991 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
583 enrolled students
Black or African American
282 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Westfield State University (168263) is 65.7% White, 12.8% Hispanic or Latino, 6.19% Black or African American, 3.34% Two or More Races, 2.04% Asian, 0.263% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0439% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 395 students (8.67%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 297 more women than men received degrees from Westfield State University (168263). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Westfield State University (168263) is white (1,012 degrees awarded). There were 8.65 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (117 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Westfield State University (168263) is Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (143 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (118 degrees) and General Psychology (84 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Westfield State University (168263), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (144 degrees awarded), Protective Services (173 degrees), and History (28 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Westfield State University (168263) are Social workers, all other (178,051 people), Other managers (168,085 people), Police officers (151,196 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (141,872 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (129,279 people).

The most specialized majors at Westfield State University (168263) in 2023 are Public Administration and Social Service (144 degrees awarded), Protective Services (173 degrees), History (28 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (54 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (22 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Westfield State University (168263) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Westfield State University (168263) are Public Administration and Social Service (144 degrees awarded), Protective Services (173 degrees), History (28 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (54 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (22 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Westfield State University (168263) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Westfield State University (168263).

Most Common (2023)

Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
143 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
118 degrees awarded
General Psychology
84 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Westfield State University (168263) was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 143 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Westfield State University (168263) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

507

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

804

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 507 degrees were awarded to men at Westfield State University (168263), which is 0.631 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (804).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Westfield State University (168263) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 101 degrees were awarded to men at Westfield State University (168263) in Criminal Justice - Safety Studies, which is 1.44 times more than the 70 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 102 degrees were awarded to men at Westfield State University (168263) in Social Work, which is 4.64 times more than the 22 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

46%

100% Completion Time

61%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 46% of students graduating from Westfield State University (168263) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Westfield State University (168263) is Female and Two or More Races (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.63% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,012 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
117 degrees awarded
Black or African American
65 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Westfield State University (168263) is white (1,012 degrees awarded). There were 8.65 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (117 degrees).

3.36% of degree recipients (44 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
618 degrees awarded
White Male
394 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
78 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Westfield State University (168263) is white female (618 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (394 degrees).

Operations

Westfield State University (168263) has an endowment valued at nearly $13M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.23M (17.1%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Westfield State University (168263) had a total salary expenditure of 121M. Westfield State University (168263) employs 99 Professors, 59 Associate professors and 29 Assistant professors. Most academics at Westfield State University (168263) are Male Professor (52), Female Professor (47), and Female Associate professor (32).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Westfield State University (168263) are: Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance, with 92 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 83 employees, and Management with 78 employees.

Endowment

$13M

2023 Endowment

9.86%

growth from 2022

Westfield State University (168263) has an endowment valued at about $13M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Westfield State University (168263) grew 9.86% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $36.7M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Westfield State University (168263) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$50.3M

2023 Salaries

1.33%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Westfield State University (168263) paid a median of $50.3M in salaries, which represents 41.4% of their overall expenditure ($121M) and a 1.33% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.26% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.95% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$18.7M

Instructional Salaries

196

Number of Employees

In 2023, Westfield State University (168263) paid a total of $18.7M to 196 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

99 Employees

Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

92 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Westfield State University (168263) were Professor with 99 employees, Associate professor with 59 employees, and Assistant professor with 29 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Westfield State University (168263) were Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 92 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 83 employees, and Management with 78 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Westfield State University (168263) was Male Professor with 52 employees, Female Professor with 47 employees, and Female Associate professor with 32 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Westfield State University (168263).

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