2024 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$19,194

Net Price

94%

Admitted

23%

Enrolled

61%

Graduation Rate

21/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Westfield State University

is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 5,013. In 2021, there were 224 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #46 in Massachusetts and ranks #964 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor, Master

Psychology Graduates

224

Total Enrollment

5,013

Type

Public, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

New England Commission of Higher Education

Ranking for Westfield State University

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#46

Massachusetts Rank

Combining ranking factors for 53 schools that offer psychology degrees in Massachusetts, Westfield State University ranks #46.

#964

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Westfield State University ranks #964.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Westfield State University offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology and Social Work.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BSMA
Counseling and Applied Psychology14
Counseling Psychology14
General Psychology87
Social Work2782
Total Graduates114110
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 3,629 students applied to the Westfield State University. The university admitted 94% and 23% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Massachusetts universities is 11,143. On average, all Massachusetts institutions admit 66% and 23% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Westfield State University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 75%. Compared to all Massachusetts four or more years colleges, the percentage is 77%.

The overall graduation rate for Westfield State University is 61%, compared to 69% for all Massachusetts universities.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare WSU to Massachusetts Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Westfield State University to the average of all Massachusetts four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

WSU

3,629

Applicants

94%

Percent Admitted

23%

Percent Enrolled

75%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

61%

Graduation Rate

MA Colleges

11,143

Applicants

66%

Percent Admitted

23%

Percent Enrolled

77%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

69%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 207 or 48% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 223 or 52% part-time faculty members employed at Westfield State University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 207 or 48%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

WSU

21 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

48%

Percent Full-Time

52%

Percent Part-Time

48%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

MA Colleges

12 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

47%

Percent Full-Time

53%

Percent Part-Time

45%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Westfield State University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $970, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,070.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $1,890 and the average cost for graduate fees is $4,806.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Westfield State University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Westfield State University2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$12,197
On-Campus Living Expenses$2,572
Total Living Expenses$14,769
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$970
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$1,070
Total Undergraduate Expenses$16,809
In-State, Graduate Tuition$1,890
In-State, Graduate Fees$4,806
Total Graduate Expenses$6,696
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Westfield State University is $19,194. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Net Price by Family Income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Westfield State University presented by family income bracket.

Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Average Net Price by Income2020-20212021-2022
$0 – $30,000$12,742$12,032
$30,001 – $48,000$14,163$15,145
$48,001 – $75,000$18,291$18,644
$75,001 – $110,000$22,217$21,313
$110,001 and more$23,687$22,557
US Department of Education

Compare Westfield State University to all Massachusetts universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

WSU

$16,809

Cost to Attend

$6,028

Average Financial Aid

90%

Percent Receiving Aid

$19,194

Net Price

MA Colleges

$47,729

Cost to Attend

$20,502

Average Financial Aid

89%

Percent Receiving Aid

$23,230

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 748 or 90%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 2,637 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $6,028.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid2,637$6,028
Pell Grants1,419$4,516
Federal Student Loans2,696$5,850
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Westfield State University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

WSU

2,637

Grant or Scholarship Aid

39%

Grants or Scholarships

1,419

Number of Pell Grants

21%

Pell Grants

2,696

Federal Student Loans

40%

Federal Student Loans

MA Colleges

2,963

Grant or Scholarship Aid

51%

Grants or Scholarships

1,101

Number of Pell Grants

19%

Pell Grants

1,750

Federal Student Loans

30%

Federal Student Loans

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