| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
5,616 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
4,963 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
653 |
| Total graduate students: |
880 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
260 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
620 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
21 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Northeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
7% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.8% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.1% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 8.8% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 77.0% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.3% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 0.2% | Nonresident Alien |
| 2.7% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.5% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.4% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 8.6% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 77.3% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.4% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.3% | Nonresident Alien |
| 3.1% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
256 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Westfield, MA |
| Population of city/town: |
41,301 |
| Nearest major city: |
Springfield, MA |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
8 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
153,703 |
| Online campus map: |
www.westfield.ma.edu/
about/maps-directions |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (51%)
- single-student apartments (42%)
- special housing for disabled students (2%)
- other housing including Theme and RISE program housing. Quiet living and movement science student sections. (4%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
84% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
60% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
40% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
20% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
713 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Online access to class assignments, class cancellations, class schedule, degree evaluation, grades, financial aid, transcripts, and student accounts. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Television studio, radio station, art gallery, natural history museum. |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, career fairs. |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
75% |
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| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Voice |
| Number of honor societies: |
16 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
89 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Ambassador's for Christ History Club, Catholic Newman Club, Christian Fellowship, Inter-varsity Christian Group, Urban Education Gospel Choir |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Black Student Union, Global Women's Oral History Project, Jewish Student Organization, Latino Association, Multicultural Student Association, Muslim Student Organization, Portuguese-American Club, Queer Straight Alliance |
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| International student organizations: |
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International and Intercultural Club |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Academic Pursuit, Economic Society, Social Work Association Group (SWAG), acaOwlets, Music Society, Dance Company, Gaming Federation, Rugby Football Union (men's and women's), Soccer for Social Development, Swim Club, Musical Theatre Guild, Night Owls A Cappella Choir, Poetry Team, Student Theatre Association, Circle K, Commuter Council, Student National Education Association, Veterans Club, Wounded Warriors; athletic training, exercise science, movement science, sport and leisure studies, accounting, business, entrepreneurship, marketing, biology, EMS, medical science, nursing, criminal justice, history, international relations, law, political science, psychology, sociology, computer science, environmental planning, general science, geocaching, math, art, communications, composition, English, graphic design, billiards, boxing, competitive dance, equestrian, ice hockey (men's and women's), lacrosse, martial arts, meditation and contemplative, outing, Quidditch, salsa, skiing and snowboarding, swim, ultimate Frisbee, gaming, OTAKU, photography, step team dance, improv comedy, Convoy of Hope, Democratic, Republican, and veterans clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Richard Lenfest,
Director of Athletics |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Nancy Bals,
Women's Athletic Director/SWA |
| School colors: |
blue and white |
| School mascot: |
Owls |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Eastern College Athletic Conference (Division III, Football I-AA), Little East Conference (Division III), Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference (Division III), New England Football Conference (Division III), New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's football | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's golf | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's ice hockey | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's field hockey | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's golf | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's lacrosse | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's softball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's swimming | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's volleyball | no | NCAA Div. III |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
8% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
58% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts; baseball, football, and softball fields; climbing wall, fitness center, swimming pool, weight rooms |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, billiards, competitive dance, equestrian, football, ice hockey-men's, ice hockey-women's, lacrosse-men's, Quidditch, rugby, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, softball, swimming, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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billiards, competitive dance team, equestrian sports, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, ultimate Frisbee |
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| Club sports for women: |
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billiards, competitive dance team, equestrian sports, ice hockey, rugby, ultimate Frisbee |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Windsor Locks (31 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Boston (100 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Springfield (8 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Springfield (8 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
fair |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Central Connecticut State University, Framingham State College, Lesley University, SUNY--Albany, Springfield College, University of Connecticut, University of Massachusetts--Amherst, University of Rhode Island, Western New England College, Westfield State University. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
55% within six months of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Bay State Health, elementary and secondary schools, state and local law enforcement agencies. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Peter Laviolette, coach of the Philadelphia Flyers NHL team and former Olympic hockey skater
- Michael Flynn, Massachusetts State Teacher of the Year 2007
- Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick, Massachusetts State Superintendent of the Year 2011.
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