Westfield State University
Admissions
Interested in attending Westfield State University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Westfield State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Westfield State University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Westfield State accepted 80% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 6,141 people applied and 5,065 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Westfield State University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 14% ended up enrolling at Westfield State University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Westfield State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Westfield State considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Considered
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Class Rank
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Westfield State University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Westfield State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.2. 11% of freshmen who attended Westfield State were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 25% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Westfield State is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Westfield State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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