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Institutional Enrollment

Total Post-Bac Enrollment
2,217
76.3% Female
23.7% Male

Institution Overview

School Type
Public

Region
New England CT ME MA NH RI VT

Academic Calendar
Semester

Setting
Suburb: Large

Academics


Graduate Assistantships
Yes

Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes

Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes

Total # of Programs
83

Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
29
Distance
4

Degrees Offered

Master's
Certificate Offered

Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate

Student Body

Demographics
0.14%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.23%
Asian
1.89%
Black or African American
2.30%
Hispanic or Latino
42.31%
White
0.90%
Two or more races
52.05%
Unknown
0.18%
Non-resident Alien

Admissions


Application Fee
$50

Admissions Office Web Address
www.westfield.ma.edu/prospective-students/

Tuition & Aid


Average In-State Tuition
$5,400

Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$5,400

Academics: Programs - Overview


Academic
Yes

Occupational
No

Continuing Professional
Yes

Recreational or avocational
No

Highest Degree offered
Master's degree

Distance Learning Options

Grad programs or courses
Yes

Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)

Master's
29
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
7
Post Master's Certificate
4

Program Area Program Type Program Format
Campus Distance
Accounting Master's Degree Yes No
Administration of Special Education Post Master's Certificate Yes No
Art Teacher Education Postbaccalaureate Cert. Yes No
Biology Teacher Education Master's Degree Yes No
Biology/Biological Sciences, General Master's Degree Yes No
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Master's Degree Yes No
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities Master's Degree Yes No
Educational Leadership and Administration, General Master's Degree
Post Master's Certificate
Yes
Yes
No
No
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship Master's Degree
Post Master's Certificate
Yes
Yes
No
No
Elementary Education and Teaching Master's Degree
Postbaccalaureate Cert.
Yes
Yes
No
No
English Language and Literature, General Master's Degree Yes No
English/Language Arts Teacher Education Master's Degree Yes No
History Teacher Education Master's Degree
Postbaccalaureate Cert.
Yes
Yes
No
No
History, General Master's Degree Yes No
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Master's Degree Yes No
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching Master's Degree
Postbaccalaureate Cert.
Yes
Yes
No
No
Mathematics Teacher Education Master's Degree Yes No
Music Teacher Education Master's Degree
Postbaccalaureate Cert.
Yes
Yes
No
No
Music, General Master's Degree Yes No
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Master's Degree Yes No
Psychology, General Master's Degree Yes No
Psychology, Other Master's Degree Yes No
Public Administration Master's Degree Yes No
Reading Teacher Education Master's Degree Yes No
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education Master's Degree
Postbaccalaureate Cert.
Yes
Yes
No
No
Secondary Education and Teaching Master's Degree Yes No
Secondary School Administration/Principalship Master's Degree
Post Master's Certificate
Yes
Yes
No
No
Social Work Master's Degree Yes No
Special Education and Teaching, General Master's Degree
Postbaccalaureate Cert.
Yes
Yes
No
No
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth Master's Degree Yes No
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education Master's Degree Yes No

Faculty

TotalInstructional StaffResearchPublic Service
Total 235 235 0 0
With faculty status 235 235 0 0
Tenured 152 152 0 0
On tenure track 63 63 0 0
Not on tenure track 20 20 0 0
Multi-year contract 1 1 0 0
Annual contract 18 18 0 0
Less-than annual contract 1 1 0 0
Without faculty status 0 0 0 0

Graduate Assistantships


Graduate Assistantships
Yes

Graduate Assistantship

Research
Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media Occupations
Library and Student Academic Affairs and Other Education Services Occupations

Additional Information


State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes

Medical Degree Offered?
No

Institution Has a Hospital?
No

Overview


Average In-State Tuition
$5,400

Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$5,400

Financial aid office web address
www.westfield.ma.edu/prospective-students/financial-aid/

Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes

Typical Room
$6,898

Typical Board
$3,793

Tuition & Fees
In-stateOut-of-State
Full time Average Tuition$5,400$5,400
Full time Fees$0$0
Part time, per credit hour$300$300

Tuition Plan Options


Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes

Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No

Prepaid Tuition Plan
No

Tuition Payment Plan
Yes

Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No

Institutional Enrollment

Total Post-Bac Enrollment
2,217
76.3% Female
23.7% Male

Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity

Demographics
0.14%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.23%
Asian
1.89%
Black or African American
2.30%
Hispanic or Latino
42.31%
White
0.90%
Two or more races
52.05%
Unknown
0.18%
Non-resident Alien

Gender
Race / Ethnicity Men Women
American Indian Or Alaska Native 1 2
Asian 3 2
Black Or African American 12 30
Hispanic Or Latino 14 37
Non-resident Alien 2 2
White 281 657
Two Or More Races 4 16
Unknown 209 945

Services offered

Service Offered
Academic Career Counseling ServiceYes
Employment Services For StudentsYes
Placement Services For CompletersYes

Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics

Award: Master's degree
Total
157
27.4% Male
72.6% Female

Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
18
22.2% Male
77.8% Female

Overview


Library Facilities at Institution
Yes

On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes

Services offered

Service Offered
Remedial servicesNo
On-campus day care for student's childrenNo
None of the above services are offeredYes

Admissions Office Contact

Address
577 Western Ave
Westfield, MA 01086-1630

Phone
413-572-5300

Fax

Email


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