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Westfield State University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1013 to 1203
ACT Range22 to 24
Average GPA3.18
Acceptance Rate86.7%

Westfield State’s 86.7% acceptance rate means admission is realistic for many students around its 3.18 average GPA, so your strategy should be to show steady academic fit. Because it is test-optional and few applicants submit scores, consider sending an SAT near 1203 or ACT around 24 only if it strengthens your profile.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Westfield State University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Westfield State University enrolls 3,868 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Westfield State has a 74% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 54%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 13.4:1.

Location

Westfield, MA

Undergrad Enrollment3,868
Freshman Retention74%
SettingSuburban
Student to Faculty Ratio13.4:1
Graduation Rate54%
Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Westfield State University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 15

Early Action

November 15

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

February 1

Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to Westfield State, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year for retakes. For the November 15 Early Action deadline, an October retake is typically the last fall option whose scores can arrive in time and may help improve your superscore.

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What you'll actually pay

Westfield State is a public university with in-state tuition of $970 and out-of-state tuition of $7,050. About 63% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $3,082.

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In-State Tuition$970
Out-of-State Tuition$7,050
Room and BoardN/A
Average Merit Award$3,082
Application Fee$50
Students on Aid63%
Average Aid Package$13,627
Average Debt at Grad$33,497

At public Westfield State, tuition for out-of-state students is $7,050, with a lower in-state tuition of $970. Financial aid is common: 63% of students receive aid, and the average aid package is $13,627. Merit awards average $3,082, which can further reduce costs for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $33,497.

Student life at Westfield State University

Activities and Organizations
Student newspaper
Drama and theater
Radio station
Choral groups
Concert band
Jazz band
Pep band
Symphony orchestra
Dance
Musical theater
Music ensembles
Literary magazine
Yearbook
Student government
Model UN
International student organization
Campus ministries
Housing

49% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: Priority

Coed
Men only
Women only
Living-learning
Wellness
Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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