Paying for Westfield State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$11,882 3.32%	$17,962 2.17%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$8,262 27.60%	$8,262 27.60%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Westfield State University (Westfield State) are $11,882 for Massachusetts residents and $17,962 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198 based on out-of-state tuition rate. Its tuition & fees has not risen since 2012 at Westfield State.

63% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $6,551. It could cover 36.47% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $23,145 for Massachusetts residents and $29,225 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Westfield State's 4-year tuition is $49,415 for Massachusetts residents and $73,725 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $128,320 for Massachusetts residents and $152,630 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Westfield State University is $11,882 for Massachusetts residents and $17,962 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.32% for Massachusetts residents and increased by 2.17% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($9,590) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Westfield State is $12,277 for Massachusetts residents and $18,352 for out-of-state students, a 2.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Westfield State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$11,500	$17,580	$15,766
2023-2024	$11,882	$17,962	$16,674
Change % 2023-2024	3.32%	2.17%	5.76%
2024-2025	$12,277	$18,352	$17,634

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $8,262 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $8,262. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($10,292) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Westfield State is $10,542 for Massachusetts residents and $10,542 for out-of-state students , a 27.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Westfield State Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$6,475	$6,475	$15,766
2023-2024	$8,262	$8,262	$16,674
Change % 2023-2024	27.60%	27.60%	5.76%
2024-2025	$10,542	$10,542	$17,634

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Westfield State. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $354. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $459.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$340	$340
	2023-2024	$354	$354
	2024-2025	$369	$369
Graduate	2022-2023	$383	$383
	2023-2024	$459	$459
	2024-2025	$550	$550

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,674 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 5.76% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 10.47% compared to the previous year.

The Westfield State's 2024 on-campus COA is $29,696 for state residents and $35,776 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $30,439 for state residents and $36,519 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Westfield State
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$11,882
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$17,962
Room & Board	$13,510	$13,065
Personal Expenses	$3,164	$4,352
Books & Supplies	$1,140
COA (In-State)	$29,696	$30,439
COA (Out-of-State)	$35,776	$36,519

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Westfield State Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Westfield State?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Westfield State is $49,415 for Massachusetts residents and $73,725 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Westfield State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Westfield State 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$12,068	$12,256	$12,448	$12,643	$49,415
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$18,148	$18,335	$18,525	$18,717	$73,725
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$12,256	$12,448	$12,643	$12,840	$50,187
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$18,335	$18,525	$18,717	$18,910	$74,487
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$12,448	$12,643	$12,840	$13,041	$50,972
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$18,525	$18,717	$18,910	$19,106	$75,258
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$12,643	$12,840	$13,041	$13,245	$51,769
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$18,717	$18,910	$19,106	$19,303	$76,036
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$12,840	$13,041	$13,245	$13,452	$52,578
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$18,910	$19,106	$19,303	$19,503	$76,822

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $128,320 for Massachusetts residents and $152,630 for out-of-state students.

Westfield State 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$30,615	$31,568	$32,538	$33,545	$128,320
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$36,695	$37,647	$38,633	$39,655	$152,630
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$31,568	$32,556	$33,563	$34,607	$132,349
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$37,647	$38,633	$39,655	$40,714	$156,649
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$32,556	$33,581	$34,625	$35,709	$136,528
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$38,633	$39,655	$40,714	$41,811	$160,813
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$33,581	$34,644	$35,728	$36,853	$140,862
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$39,655	$40,714	$41,811	$42,949	$165,129
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$34,644	$35,747	$36,872	$38,039	$145,359
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$40,714	$41,811	$42,949	$44,129	$169,603

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 63% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $102,116 for Massachusetts residents and $126,426 for out-of-state students.

Westfield State 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$24,064	$25,017	$25,987	$26,994	$102,116
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$30,144	$31,096	$32,082	$33,104	$126,426
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$25,017	$26,005	$27,012	$28,056	$106,145
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$31,096	$32,082	$33,104	$34,163	$130,445
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$26,005	$27,030	$28,074	$29,158	$110,324
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$32,082	$33,104	$34,163	$35,260	$134,609
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$27,030	$28,093	$29,177	$30,302	$114,658
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$33,104	$34,163	$35,260	$36,398	$138,925
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$28,093	$29,196	$30,321	$31,488	$119,155
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$34,163	$35,260	$36,398	$37,578	$143,399

	In-State	Out-of-State
Westfield State University	$11,882	$17,962
University of Massachusetts-Amherst	$17,357	$39,293
University of Massachusetts-Lowell	$16,570	$35,396
University of Massachusetts-Boston	$15,495	$37,171
Bridgewater State University	$11,389	$17,529
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth	$15,208	$31,750