Westfield, MA
Admission is not highly competitive: about 81 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 6 percentage points since 2019, from 87% to 81% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,455 | 3,883 | 1,043 | 87% |
| 2020 | 4,049 | 3,743 | 836 | 92% |
| 2021 | 3,629 | 3,424 | 802 | 94% |
| 2022 | 6,625 | 5,400 | 803 | 82% |
| 2023 | 6,273 | 5,065 | 712 | 81% |
Fall 2023 applicants
2,956 of 3,535 women and 2,011 of 2,606 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Westfield State University has an acceptance rate of 81% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 5,065 of 6,273 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 81 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
6,273 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 712 enrolled.
No. Westfield State University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 6 percentage points since 2019, from 87% to 81% — it has become more selective.