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Westfield State University

Westfield, Massachusetts

4,600 Students on Campus
Westfield Location
460,000 Metro Population
4,600 Students on Campus
Westfield Location
460,000 Metro Population

About This Campus

Founded in 1839 by Horace Mann, Westfield State is an education leader committed to providing every generation of students with a learning experience built on its founding principle as the first co-educational college in America to offer an education without barrier to race, creed or economic status. This spirit of innovative thinking and social responsibility is forged in a curriculum of liberal arts and professional studies that creates a vital community of engaged learners who become confident, capable individuals prepared for leadership and service to society.

Recognized as one of Massachusetts' best value colleges

Helpful Information

Incoming NSE students will have access to our International Programs Office Peer Mentors Program, as our office hosts the NSE program. The Peer Mentors will organize activities, help with arrival pick-ups and departure drop-offs, and serve as a resource on campus.

If students choose to bring their own car, they will be able to purchase parking on campus (available to both on-campus and commuter students). From Springfield, students can take public transportation to Boston, New York City, and more. There is a local PVTA bus stop on campus that travels to and from Springfield, but rideshare/taxi services are very limited.

Location Information

Westfield is part of the Springfield, MA Metropolitan Area, located about 2 hours from both Boston and Providence and about 3 hours from New York City in the southwest corner of Massachusetts. While Westfield is part of the Springfield Metro Area, it is a much smaller and quieter suburban city. We have a beautiful 256-acre tree-lined campus, which has recently been recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree Campus.

Academics

TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 09/03/2025 - Fall End Date: 12/19/2025

Spring Start Date: 01/20/2026 - Spring End Date: 05/11/2026

RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:

Upper division Art courses are available to students who are a declared Art Major at their home institution. Lower division Art courses and studio courses are open to all students. Other limited programs include: Sports Medicine and Movement Science, Social Work...

OPTIONS:

Honors Access:

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Pay
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
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  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - No
  • Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? -

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 11/21/2025
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Available
    Estimated cost:
    Per Term Tuition (Resident-Rate) - $485
    Per Term Mandatory Fees - $5823
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 18
  • Host Payment: 18
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
ID Card
$20
Year
Away & Home
Mandatory
ID Card Replacement
$40
Year
Away & Home
Optional
Parking Fee
$100
Year
Away & Home
Optional
International Student Fee (Canadian students)
$250
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory

Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.

Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 11/21/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? Yes
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 0
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $4550
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:

If students have a compelling case, they may be able to request to live off campus. As a general rule, it is required for exchange students to live on campus.

MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $2600
  • Campus Meal Plans
NOTES ABOUT MEAL PLANS:

Students living in New Hall or the Apartments (our housing with full kitchens) are able to request a reduced price meal plan, to be approved by the Dean of Students.

Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Resources

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