WESTFIELD STATE COLLEGE

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Westfield State College

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Westfield, MA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

577 Western Ave
Westfield, MA 01086-1630
Main Phone: (413) 572-5300
Web Site: www.wsc.ma.edu/

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 4,347 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 410 male students and 511 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 44.5% of the student body, while females made up 55.5%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (3)%, Hispanic (2)%, and Asian (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 63.8% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 470. One quarter of students scored at least 550.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 470 or higher. One fourth of students scored 550 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
Master's Degree
Certificate, Post-Master's

Degree Programs

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Architecture

Urban And Regional Planning

Business And Management

Business

Communications

General Communications

Computer

Education

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Environmental Conservation

Natural Resources Conservation

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Life Sciences

Biology

Literature And Language

Romance Language And Literature

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Physical Sciences

General Physical Sciences

Protective Services

Criminal Justice

Psychology

General Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Social Work

School Accreditation

Westfield State College reports that it is nationally accredited.

Westfield State College is accredited regionally by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASCHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Westfield State College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

New England Football Conference (for football).
Massachusetts State College Athletic Association (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
Accelerated programs
AP credits
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 10,863
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 6,969
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 16,943

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Secondary school rank is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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