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Lowell, MA · Westfield, MA
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Westfield State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $17,163/yr | $16,721/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $9,943/yr | $10,751/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,704 | $22,457 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $10,199/yr | $11,517/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $12,141/yr | $14,199/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $16,460/yr | $18,201/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $26,139/yr | $23,286/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $251/mo | $238/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,148/yr | $14,018/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $6,900/yr | $13,979/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,366/yr | $3,381/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $30,786/yr | $27,649/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $16,966/yr | $12,179/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $36,264/yr | $18,259/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 30% | 33% |
| Students taking federal loans | 53% | 51% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 83% | 81% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1180–1370 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1285 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 25–32 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 23–33 · Math 24–30 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 12,628 | 6,273 |
| Students accepted | 10,764 | 5,065 |
| Students who enrolled | 2,083 | 712 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 19% | 14% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 30% | 0% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 3% | 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 | Not considered | 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 | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 65% | 54% |
| Freshmen who come back | 84% | 74% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $64,874/yr | $57,346/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $40,834–$100,222 | $38,609–$76,747 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 68% | 64% |
| White students graduating | 69% | 57% |
| Black students graduating | 57% | 27% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 54% | 38% |
| Asian students graduating | 63% | 50% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $61,467/yr | $46,861/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 81% | 80% |
| Graduate on time | 45% | 43% |
| Pell students who graduate | 59% | 43% |
| First-gen students who finish | 61% | 59% |
| Low-income students who finish | 58% | 59% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 29% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $64,695/yr | $51,731/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 21% · Engineering 18% · Computer & Information Sciences 11% | Business, Management & Marketing 19% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 13% · Health Professions 12% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 21% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 19% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Engineering — 18% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 11% of degrees | Health Professions — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Psychology — 11% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 7% of degrees | Education — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Computer and Information Sciences, General — $113,649/yr | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $127,392/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 37% | 8.2% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 11,434 | 3,615 |
| Students per professor | 17 : 1 | 17 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 4,476 | 720 |
| Average professor pay | $14,275/mo | $11,555/mo |
| Full-time professors | 60% | 59% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $53,801 | $63,176 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Lowell, MA | Westfield, MA |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1975 | 1838 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.6% | 1.1% |
| Men | 58% | 45% |
| Women | 42% | 55% |
| White students | 49% | 68% |
| Black students | 10% | 6.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 17% | 16% |
| Asian students | 14% | 2.4% |
| Two or more races | 3.4% | 3% |
| Other / not reported | 3.1% | 3% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 32% | 31% |
| Part-time students | 18% | 12% |
| Students age 25+ | 18% | 12% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $15,274/yr | $12,928/yr |
| Endowment | $210.4M | $12.9M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 4,135 | 2,396 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,930/yr | $8,550/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,690/yr | $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 | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | 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 | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I without football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 12 | 16 |
| Student athletes | 429 | 415 |
| Athletic scholarships | $7.4M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $24.9M | $4.0M |
| Athletics revenue | $25.2M | $4.1M |
| Recruiting spend | $347,840 | $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 and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.