Also known as
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
2,217
76.3% Female
23.7% Male
Institution Overview
School Type
Public
Region
New England CT ME MA NH RI VT
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
Suburb: Large
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
83
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
29
Distance
4
Degrees Offered
Master's
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.14%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.23%
Asian
1.89%
Black or African American
2.30%
Hispanic or Latino
42.31%
White
0.90%
Two or more races
52.05%
Unknown
0.18%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$50
Admissions Office Web Address
www.westfield.ma.edu/prospective-students/
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$5,400
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$5,400
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
No
Continuing Professional
Yes
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Master's degree
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
29
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
7
Post Master's Certificate
4
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Accounting | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Administration of Special Education | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | No |
| Art Teacher Education | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Biology Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| English Language and Literature, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| History Teacher Education | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| History, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Music Teacher Education | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Music, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Psychology, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Psychology, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Reading Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Secondary School Administration/Principalship | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 235 | 235 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 235 | 235 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 152 | 152 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 63 | 63 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Multi-year contract | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Without faculty status | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Research
Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media Occupations
Library and Student Academic Affairs and Other Education Services Occupations
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average In-State Tuition
$5,400
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$5,400
Financial aid office web address
www.westfield.ma.edu/prospective-students/financial-aid/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room
$6,898
Typical Board
$3,793
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $5,400 | $5,400 |
| Full time Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $300 | $300 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
2,217
76.3% Female
23.7% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.14%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.23%
Asian
1.89%
Black or African American
2.30%
Hispanic or Latino
42.31%
White
0.90%
Two or more races
52.05%
Unknown
0.18%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 1 | 2 |
| Asian | 3 | 2 |
| Black Or African American | 12 | 30 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 14 | 37 |
| Non-resident Alien | 2 | 2 |
| White | 281 | 657 |
| Two Or More Races | 4 | 16 |
| Unknown | 209 | 945 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
157
27.4% Male
72.6% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
18
22.2% Male
77.8% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | No |
| On-campus day care for student's children | No |
| None of the above services are offered | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
577 Western Ave
Westfield, MA 01086-1630
Westfield, MA 01086-1630
Phone
413-572-5300
Fax
Email
