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Westfield State University

Westfield, Massachusetts

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Westfield State University

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About Westfield State University

Westfield State University (also known as Westfield State and formerly known as Westfield Normal School, Westfield State Teachers College, and Westfield College) is a comprehensive, coeducational, four-year public university in Westfield, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1838 by noted educator and social reformer Horace Mann as the first public co-educational college in America without barrier to race, gender, or economic class.

Location

Located in Westfield, Massachusetts.

577 Western Ave, Westfield, MA, 01086-1630, Hampden County

Westfield State University Rankings

Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.

2024 Best Colleges in America

#990 of 6828

2024 Best Colleges in Massachusetts

#45 of 173

2024 Best Public Colleges in Massachusetts

#8 of 44

Most Popular Majors

Out of 21 majors categories at Westfield State University, the 5 most popular are listed below.

Graduation Rate

Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Westfield State University within four or six years.

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Notable Alumni