Westfield State College

Westfield State College was founded in 1838 as a normal school in Barre, Massachusetts. It was the first coeducational normal school of the nation. The college is currently located in Westfield, Massachusetts. WSC offers an array of degrees and certificate programs and is most recognized for its Education and Criminal Justice Programs.

Some of the academic divisions of WSC are the business management, computer science, liberal studies and English. The college also offers various scholarships like the Westfield State College Foundation Scholarships, Paul Tsongas Scholarship and Westfield State College Presidential Merit Scholarships.

WSC is home to numerous student organizations and clubs, including the Accounting Club, Business Club, Campus Crusade for Christ, Communications Club, Competitive Dance Club, Dance Club, Equestrian Club, Graphic Design Club and the Society of Professional Journalists.

Many students of WSC have gone on to become famous. Some of them are George B. Cortelyou, the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury from 1903 – 1904; Eduardo C. Robreno, the first Cuban-American federal court judge; and Nettie Stevens, who discovered the X and Y chromosomes.

Westfield State College Highlights

Where Westfield State College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement, media, therapy and counseling, and art studies.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Westfield State College was 5,392 in 2007 (4,697 full-time equivalent).

About 45% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 55% of the class.

Undergrads are 82% of enrolled students and graduate students are 18%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Westfield State College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Westfield State College provides on-campus housing for 2,510 of its 4,697 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Westfield State College Athletics

School sports include football (New England Football Conference), basketball (Massachusetts State College Athletic Association), baseball (Massachusetts State College Athletic Association), and track (Massachusetts State College Athletic Association).

Westfield State College Admissions (2007)

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