Westfield State University
Westfield, Massachusetts · Public
Westfield State University admitted 87% of 5,876 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 997.5–1207.5 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 55% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Westfield State University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- March 1, 2027
The application is free for U.S. applicants ($50 for international applicants), and Westfield State University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Westfield State University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Westfield State University offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How Westfield State University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
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Considered
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Class rank
- Interview
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.18 GPA. 5.4% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $29,696 in-state and $35,776 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $17,723 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Westfield State University’s acceptance rate?
Westfield State University admitted 87% of applicants: 5,095 of 5,876 (Common Data Set 2024-2025).
When is Westfield State University’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026 and regular decision is due March 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Westfield State University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 997.5 to 1207.5, with a median around 1102. A score at or above 1102 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Westfield State University’s application fee?
The application is free for U.S. applicants ($50 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and Westfield State University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does Westfield State University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Westfield State University asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one optional short answer, up to 250 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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