Westfield, Massachusetts · ★ — / 5 Overall
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Public · 4-year · Master's
Westfield State University (commonly known as Westfield State) is a public university in Westfield, Massachusetts, United States. It was founded in 1839 by Horace Mann as the first public coeducational college in America.
Master's Universities
Ranked #237 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #677 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
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577 Western Ave, Westfield, Massachusetts, 01086-1630
Visit University SiteTotal: 4,555
Undergrad: 3,788
Undergrad full-time: 3,089
Graduate: 767
Part-time: 1,063
In-state
Tuition: $11,882
Total cost on campus: $29,696
Out-of-state
Tuition: $17,962
Total cost on campus: $35,776
Room & board: $13,510
Books & supplies: $1,140
Receive aid: 90%
Avg grant aid: $8,406
Pell grant recipients: 41%
Rent: $970 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $6.00
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.39 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $7.87
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.