Distinctions, Rankings, & Awards

Ranked as one of the "Best Value Colleges and Universities" in the nation by College Consensus
#1 Most Affordable College with Best Outcomes in Massachusetts (According to 24/7 Wall St. based on data from the U.S. Department of Education)
Best Online Degree Programs, 2014-2015, US News and World Report
One of the highest six-year graduation rates among the Massachusetts universities
One of the largest producers of new teachers among the Massachusetts state universities
Commonwealth Honors Program
Urban Education Program
Only public university in New England offering a bachelor of science in Regional Planning
Highest percentage of undergraduate students who choose to live on campus among the state universities
One of the largest employers in the City of Westfield
Only four-year public university in “New England’s Knowledge Corridor”
Enrolls students from every county in Massachusetts
Participant in New England Regional Program for tuition adjustment for students from adjacent states
Winner of 15 MASCAC athletics conference Smith Cup championships
Ranked among the top 15 percent of military friendly schools by GI Jobs magazine, 2012.
Designated as a “Top Military Friendly College” by Advanced Military Education Magazine
Designated as a military friendly school by Victory Media

Westfield State University