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Boston, MA · Westfield, MA
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Westfield State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $24,100/yr | $16,721/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $16,351/yr | $10,751/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,755 | $22,457 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $17,636/yr | $11,517/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $18,513/yr | $14,199/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $26,265/yr | $18,201/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $31,882/yr | $23,286/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $273/mo | $238/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $19,412/yr | $14,018/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $15,960/yr | $13,979/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $2,000/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,108/yr | $3,381/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $34,239/yr | $27,649/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $15,400/yr | $12,179/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $43,400/yr | $18,259/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 30% | 33% |
| Students taking federal loans | 51% | 51% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 76% | 81% |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,027 | 6,273 |
| Students accepted | 2,345 | 5,065 |
| Students who enrolled | 432 | 712 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 18% | 14% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 0% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 0% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Required | Required |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 69% | 54% |
| Freshmen who come back | 89% | 74% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $43,582/yr | $57,346/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $23,238–$72,340 | $38,609–$76,747 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 68% | 64% |
| White students graduating | 68% | 57% |
| Black students graduating | 70% | 27% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 70% | 38% |
| Asian students graduating | 64% | 50% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $27,090/yr | $46,861/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 64% | 80% |
| Graduate on time | 48% | 43% |
| Pell students who graduate | 69% | 43% |
| First-gen students who finish | 66% | 59% |
| Low-income students who finish | 60% | 59% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 29% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $38,459/yr | $51,731/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Visual & Performing Arts 82% · Communication & Journalism 11% · Education 4% | Business, Management & Marketing 19% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 13% · Health Professions 12% |
| Most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 82% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 19% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 11% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 4% of degrees | Health Professions — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Architecture — 2% of degrees | Psychology — 11% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Precision Production — <1% of degrees | Education — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Fine and Studio Arts — $54,719/yr | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $127,392/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 0% | 8.2% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,831 | 3,615 |
| Students per professor | 9 : 1 | 17 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 118 | 720 |
| Average professor pay | $10,690/mo | $11,555/mo |
| Full-time professors | 99% | 59% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $68,352 | $63,176 |
| Setting | City (large) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Boston, MA | Westfield, MA |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1873 | 1838 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3.4% | 1.1% |
| Men | 25% | 45% |
| Women | 75% | 55% |
| White students | 55% | 68% |
| Black students | 4.5% | 6.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 16% | 16% |
| Asian students | 5.9% | 2.4% |
| Two or more races | 5.4% | 3% |
| Other / not reported | 11% | 3% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 23% | 31% |
| Part-time students | 8% | 12% |
| Students age 25+ | 11% | 12% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $16,343/yr | $12,928/yr |
| Endowment | $20.3M | $12.9M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 940 | 2,396 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $8,550/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $4,960/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | No data reported | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | No intercollegiate athletics reported | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No data reported | Yes |
| Varsity teams | No data reported | 16 |
| Student athletes | No data reported | 415 |
| Athletic scholarships | No data reported | $0 |
| Athletics budget | No data reported | $4.0M |
| Athletics revenue | No data reported | $4.1M |
| Recruiting spend | No data reported | $23,526 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.