About
Westfield State University is a public university that was established in 1839 and is located in Westfield, Massachusetts. It was the nation's first public institution of higher learning to admit students of any color, gender, or economic status. SVSU occupies 256 acres of land, built for both academic and non-academic purposes.
Westfield State University has a total enrollment of 4,239 undergraduate students and 774 graduate students. It is home to more than 36 international students representing various countries of the globe.
A public university, Westfield State University offers affordable, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and professions. Students who attend this university will be better equipped with the information, abilities, and character needed to be responsible leaders and active citizens. As the first co-educational institution in America to offer an education without barriers to race, gender, or economic status, this university is dedicated to giving students of every generation a learning experience built on its founding concept. This university offers more than 50 undergraduate programs along with 9 masters programs. Additionally, they also offer 14 M.Ed programs. By offering individualized academic advising in a welcoming environment, WSU's Office of Academic Advising encourages students to take control of their educational experience and responsibility for accomplishing their academic goals.
Features
Why Westfield State University
This university features approachable professors who give individual attention.
In their respective fields, more than 92% of the full-time faculty members have doctorates or above.
The WSU Career Center offers activities and evaluation tools to help you determine your interests, abilities, and values as well as aid with resumes and interview preparation for job.
Students at WSU have access to on-campus assistantships, off-campus jobs, community service opportunities, and cooperative education.
This university offers faculty-student partnerships on extensive research projects, giving its students the chance to push the limits of knowledge and comprehension.
Scholarship Details
Tsongas Scholarship
This scholarship covers the annual cost of tuition and fees and is renewable.
Requirements
SAT- 1360 or higher
High school GPA- 4.0 on 4.0 scale
Presidential Merit Scholarship
This scholarship is worth $5000 and is renewable.
Requirements
High school GPA- 4.0
You should apply for on-campus housing.
Leadership Scholarship
This scholarship is worth $2000 and is renewable.
Requirements
High school GPA- 3.50 on 4.0 scale
Dean Scholarship
This scholarship is worth $1000 and is renewable.
Requirements
High school GPA- 3.0 on 4.0 scale
WSU Alumni Legacy Award
This scholarship is worth $1000 and is renewable.
Requirements
Your parents/guardians should graduate from this university.
Honors Program Award
This scholarship is worth $750 and is renewable.
Requirements
High School GPA- 3.5 on 4.0 scale
You should enroll for an honours program.
Out-of-State Scholarship
This scholarship is worth $5000 and is renewable.
Requirements
High School GPA- 3.5 on 4.0 scale
You must fulfill all academic course requirements set forth by the MA Department of Higher Education.
International Student Scholarship
This scholarship is worth $5000 and is renewable.
Requirements
High School GPA- 3.0 on 4.0 scale
(check-up with the admission officer of the university for more information on scholarships)
University Accreditation/ Recognition
Westfield State University(WSU) is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education - NECHE.
Additional program specific accreditations and certifications include:
WSU's Art programs are accredited by AAQEP
WSU's Computer Science program is accredited by ABET
WSU's Mathematics program is accredited by AAQEP
WSU's Nursing program is accredited by CCNE
WSU's Social Work program is accredited by CSWE
WSU's Biology program is accredited by AAQEP
WSU's Chemistry program is accredited by AAQEP
Location
577, Westfield, Massachusetts
Financials
Descriptions | Subtotal |
---|---|
Avg Cost of Tuition/Year | USS 15,659 |
Cost of Living/Year | USS 15,839 |
*Application Fee |
USS 0 - USS 50
*Charged once per application |
Estimated Total/Year | USS 31,498 |