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WESTFIELD STATE COLLEGE (WSC)

  • 577 Western Ave
  • Westfield, MA 01086
  • OPEID College Code: 00218900
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  • General Phone: (413) 572-5300
  • President: Evan S. Dobelle
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 5,675
  • College Alias: WSC
  • College Mascot: Owls
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Westfield State College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army
Accreditation
  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
Westfield State College Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
  • Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants2,6052,7595,364
Number Granted Admission (%)1,385 (53%)1,718 (62%)3,103 (58%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)555 (40%)583 (34%)1,138 (37%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam1,01894%
ACT ® Exam808%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading460550
SAT ® Math470560
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1923
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving71%20%49%27%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,418$4,458$1,685$1,491
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)3.6%3.3%1.4%
Number in Default293216
Number in Repayment8019551,068
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$7,016$6,515$6,209
In-State Tuition and Fees$7,016$6,515$6,209
Out of State Tuition and Fees$13,096$12,595$12,289
Books and Supplies$950$950$950
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$8,240$8,065$6,538
Other Expenses$1,750$1,750$1,750
Off Campus
Room and Board$8,240$8,065$6,538
Other Expenses$1,750$1,750$1,750
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,600$1,750$2,600
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$17,956$17,280$15,447
In-State$17,956$17,280$15,447
Out of State$24,036$23,360$21,527
Off Campus
In-District$17,956$17,280$15,447
In-State$17,956$17,280$15,447
Out of State$24,036$23,360$21,527
Off Campus with Family
In-District$10,566$10,065$9,759
In-State$10,566$10,065$9,759
Out of State$16,646$16,145$15,839
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateBachelorMaster
Architecture
Urban Planning-12-
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology-221
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting--2
Commerce-154-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication-98-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science-11-
Information Science Studies-10-
 
Education
Administration of Special Education---
Art Teacher Education3--
Biology Teacher Education---
Business Teacher Education1--
Education Administration3-4
Education, Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities1--
Elementary and Middle School Administration2-2
Elementary Education311830
English and Language Arts Teacher Education3--
History Teacher Education3--
Kindergarten and Preschool Education328
Mathematics Teacher Education3-4
Music Teacher Education---
Physical Education2-5
Reading Teacher Education--7
Science Teacher Education1--
Secondary Education---
Secondary School Administration---
Special Education Teaching41323
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other--6
Technology Teacher Education Teacher Education-4-
Middle School Education---
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature-3011
 
History
History-436
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts-40-
Liberal Arts, Other-4-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics-16-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science-9-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry-2-
Physical Sciences-2-
 
Psychology
Psychology-9222
Psychology, Other--9
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration--6
Social Work-32-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education-44-
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice-20826
 
Social Sciences
Economics-2-
Political Science-15-
Sociology-9-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama-2-
Music-101
Art Studies-23-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 5,675
    • Undergraduate: 5,043 Graduate: 632
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 2,632 Female: 3,043
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 2,416 Female: 2,627
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 216 Female: 416
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 4,632 Part-Time: 1,043
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 4,543 Part-Time: 500
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 89 Part-Time: 543
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien220.4%
American Indian120.2%
Black1162%
Asian380.7%
Hispanic1012%
White2,84750%
Unknown4047%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18490.9%
Ages 18-191,96335%
Ages 20-211,76931%
Ages 22-2486415%
Ages 25-293867%
Ages 30-341663%
Ages 35-391342%
Ages 40-492264%
Ages 50-65952%
Age Over 6570.1%
Age Unknown160.3%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees965616349
Faculty Status460212248
Tenured Faculty131131-
Graduate Assistants15-15
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service462212250
Primarily Instruction250-250
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial85841
Other Professionals18511372
Technical and/or Paraprofessional23320726
Clerical And Secretarial867511
Skilled Crafts25241
Service and/or Maintenance105987
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$65,193 (212)$67,256 (112)$62,882 (100)
Professor$79,266 (76)$80,891 (45)$76,906 (31)
Associate Professor$65,104 (48)$65,933 (25)$64,204 (23)
Assistant Professor$53,615 (81)$54,256 (38)$53,049 (43)
Instructor$46,974 (7)$45,641 (4)$48,752 (3)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$65,193 (212)$67,256 (112)$62,882 (100)
Professor$79,266 (76)$80,891 (45)$76,906 (31)
Associate Professor$65,104 (48)$65,933 (25)$64,204 (23)
Assistant Professor$53,615 (81)$54,256 (38)$53,049 (43)
Instructor$46,974 (7)$45,641 (4)$48,752 (3)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes555304251
Unduplicated Athletes415249166
Baseball3131-
Basketball341816
Field Hockey25-25
Football7979-
Golf22139
Ice Hockey3030-
Lacrosse24-24
Soccer482424
Softball20-20
Swimming and Diving24-24
Track and Field, Indoor804337
Track and Field, Outdoor794336
Track and Field, X-Country432320
Volleyball16-16
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$9,984$9,753
Assistant Coaches-$2,927$2,347
 
Coaches
All Coaches683335
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Field Hockey3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Football77-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches66-
Golf211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Ice Hockey22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Lacrosse2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Softball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Swimming and Diving3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Track and Field, Indoor1055
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches844
Track and Field, Outdoor1055
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches844
Track and Field, X-Country633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 79%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students58%
 
By Gender
Male56%
Female59%
 
By Race
American Indian-
Black52%
Asian67%
Hispanic27%
White59%
Unknown55%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less42%
5 Years56%
6 Years58%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related12
Liquor Related39
On Campus
Weapons Related-1
Drug Related215
Liquor Related1318
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape36
Aggravated Assault1-
Burglary46
On Campus
Forcible Rape36
Aggravated Assault1-
Burglary109
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