Westfield State University

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$970

0% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$15,967

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

4.9%

Default Rate

2017 Acceptance Rate

85.3%

4,381 Applicants

2017 Enrolled Students

6,237

81.2% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

65%

733 Graduates

About

Westfield State University is a higher education institution located in Hampden County, MA. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Westfield State University were Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (215 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (193 degrees), and General Business (173 degrees).

In 2017, 1,594 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Westfield State University. 60.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.5% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (1,297 degrees), 15.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (83 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Westfield State University is $970, which is $-19,763 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Westfield State University is $970, which is $-19,763 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,967.

In 2017, 55% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 69% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$970

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Westfield State University was $970. The cost of tuition at Westfield State University is $-19,763 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

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

Average Net Price

$15,967

2017 Value

2.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Westfield State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,967. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Westfield State University grew by 2.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Westfield State University (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

$10,396

Room and Board

$1,006

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Westfield State University was of $10,396 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,006. The cost of room and board increased by 3.84% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 8.55% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

55%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

69%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

55% of undergraduate students at Westfield State University received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 1.79% with respect to 2016, when 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Westfield State University (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.

4.9%

2016 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Westfield State University was 4.9%, which represents 81 out of the 1653 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 received 4,381 undergraduate applications in 2017, which represents a 7.52% annual decline. Out of those 4,381 applicants, 3,735 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 85.3% acceptance rate.

There were 6,237 students enrolled at Westfield State University in 2017, and 92% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Westfield State University has an overall enrollment yield of 27.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

85.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2017

3,735

Accepted Out of 4,381

In 2017, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Westfield State University was 85.3% (3,735 admissions from 4,381 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2016, which was 77.9%. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of applicants declined by -7.52%, while admissions grew by 1.19%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Westfield State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

92%

Submission Percentage

929

Scores Submitted

92% of enrolled first-time students at Westfield State University in 2017 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Westfield State University has a total enrollment of 6,237 students. The full-time enrollment at Westfield State University is 5,067 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,170. This means that 81.2% of students enrolled at Westfield State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Westfield State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73% White, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino, 4.86% Black or African American, 4.15% Two or More Races, 1.59% Asian, 0.273% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0641% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Westfield State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Female (41.3%), followed by White Male (34.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.46%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority White Female (47.6%), followed by White Male (16.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Westfield State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,237 students. The full-time enrollment at Westfield State University is 5,067 and the part-time enrollment is 1,170. This means that 81.2% of students enrolled at Westfield State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2017 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 was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), Westfield State University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
4,556
Hispanic or Latino
629
Black or African American
303

The enrolled student population at Westfield State University is 73% White, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino, 4.86% Black or African American, 4.15% Two or More Races, 1.59% Asian, 0.273% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0641% 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 54.4% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 336 students (5.39%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 334 more women than men received degrees from Westfield State University. The majority of degree recipients at Westfield State University are white (1,297 degrees awarded). There were 15.6 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (83 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Westfield State University is Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (215 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (193 degrees) and General Business (173 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Westfield State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (228 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (122 degrees), and History (40 degrees).

Workforce

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 are Social workers, all other (188,807 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (165,661 people), Other managers (138,188 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (136,027 people), and Police officers (134,006 people).

The most specialized majors at Westfield State University are Protective Services (228 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (122 degrees), History (40 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (78 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (26 degrees).

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 are Surgeons, Dentists, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Personal financial advisors

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

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 are Justice, public order, & safety activities (358,627 people), Elementary & secondary schools (339,607 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (171,076 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (149,310 people), and Individual & family services (122,008 people).

Degrees

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.

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
215 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
193 degree-majorss awarded
General Business
173 degree-majorss awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Westfield State University was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 215 degree-majorss awarded.

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

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 630 degrees were awarded to men at Westfield State University, which is 0.654 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (964).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Westfield State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 151 degrees were awarded to men at Westfield State University in Criminal Justice - Safety Studies, which is 1.96 times more than the 77 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 163 degrees were awarded to women at Westfield State University in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 5.43 times more than the 30 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 47% of students graduating from Westfield State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Westfield State University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

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, 0.819% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,297 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
83 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
65 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Westfield State University is white (1,297 degrees awarded). There were 15.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (83 degrees).

3.32% of degree recipients (53 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
776 degrees awarded
White Male
521 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
53 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Westfield State University is white female (776 degrees awarded). There were 1.49 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (521 degrees).

Operations

Westfield State University has an endowment valued at nearly $7.14M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $370k (5.18%), compared to the 6.94% average return ($2.3M on $33.1M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2017, Westfield State University had a total salary expenditure of $123M. Westfield State University employs 89 Professors, 67 Associate professors, and 64 Assistant professors. Most academics at Westfield State University are Male Professors (51), Female Professors(38), and Female Associate professors (37).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Westfield State University are: Service, with 144 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 104 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 64 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$7.14M

2017 Endowment

15.3%

growth from 2016

Westfield State University has an endowment valued at about $7.14M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Westfield State University grew 15.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $26M 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 (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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.03M - Federal
$2.68M - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, Westfield State University received $1.03M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.68M from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$48.7M

2017 Salaries

8.5%

growth from 2016

In 2017, Westfield State University paid a median of $48.7M in salaries, which represents 39.5% of their overall expenditure ($123M) and a 8.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.41% growth from 2015 and a 4.17% growth from 2014.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 31.4M (40.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$19.5M

Instructional Salaries

228

Number of Employees

In 2017, Westfield State University paid a total of $19.5M to 228 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $10.4M (33%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

89 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

144 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Westfield State University were Professor with 89 employees; Associate professor with 67 employees; and Associate professor with 64 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Westfield State University were Service with 144 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 104 employees; and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 64 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Westfield State University was Male Professor with 51 employees, Female Professor with 38 employees, and Female Associate professor with 37 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Westfield State University.

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