Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 81.5%
- Total Enrollment
- 3,481
Admissions Overview
Westfield State University is open admission with an 81.51% acceptance rate, meaning most students who apply get in. You don't need perfect grades or test scores to be accepted here. The school focuses more on finding students who are ready for college-level work than on excluding applicants based on strict academic criteria.
As a public university founded in 1838, Westfield looks for students who want a solid education without the pressure of highly competitive admissions. The school attracts students who value small class sizes (15:1 student-faculty ratio) and want to stay close to home, since 90.67% of students are from Massachusetts. They're seeking motivated students ready to take advantage of opportunities rather than those chasing prestige.
As a public university founded in 1838, Westfield looks for students who want a solid education without the pressure of highly competitive admissions. The school attracts students who value small class sizes (15:1 student-faculty ratio) and want to stay close to home, since 90.67% of students are from Massachusetts. They're seeking motivated students ready to take advantage of opportunities rather than those chasing prestige.