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WESTFIELD STATE COLLEGE

Westfield State College
Western Avenue
Westfield, MA 01086

Official telephone: (413) 572-5300

Fax number: (413) 562-3613

Website: www.wsc.mass.edu


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Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 2,102 men, 2,601 women, 4,703 total
Full-time undergraduates: 1,804 men, 2,258 women, 4,062 total
Part-time undergraduates: 298 men, 343 women, 641 total
Total graduate students: 243 men, 480 women, 723 total
Full-time graduate students: 17 men, 61 women, 78 total
Part-time graduate students: 226 men, 419 women, 645 total
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 21
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Northeast
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 8%
First-year student breakdown:
2.6% Black (non-Hispanic)
1.0% Asian or Pacific Islander
3.0% Hispanic
88.1% White (non-Hispanic)
5.3% race/ethnicity unreported/unknown
Undergraduate breakdown:
2.7% Black (non-Hispanic)
0.2% American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.1% Asian or Pacific Islander
3.0% Hispanic
84.1% White (non-Hispanic)
9.0% race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 271 acres
City or town school is located in: Westfield
Population of city/town: 40,072
Nearest major city: Springfield
Distance of nearest major city: 18 miles
Population of nearest major city: 152,082

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: no
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • coed dorms (65%)
  • single-student apartments (35%)
  • special housing for disabled students
  • other housing including Quiet Living sect; Movt.Sci.stu.sec ; Rise Program
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 88%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 55%
Percent of students who live off campus: 45%
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 50%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: yes

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: no
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s)
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 320
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center
Counseling services:
minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, Career Fairs
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: partially

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social fraternities on campus: 0
Number of social sororities on campus: 0
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station
School newspaper(s): The Voice
Number of honor societies: 11
Total number of registered organizations: 55
Campus-based religious organizations:
Christian Fellowship, Urban Education Gospel Choir
Minority student organizations:
Latino Association, Third World Organization
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Academic Pursuit, Circle K Club, Communications Club, Commuter Council, Competitive Dance Club, Computer Science Club, Criminal Justice Club, Dance Club, Economic Society, EMT Club, English Club, Accounting Club, Equestrian Club, Fine Arts Festival Club, Gay-Straight Alliance, General Science Club, George and Purple Puppet Club, Graphic Design Club, Habitat for Humanity, Health Fitness Club , History Club, Ice Hockey Club, Art Club, International Relations Club, Kung Fu Club, Lacrosse Club , Law Club, Martial Arts Club, Mathematics Club, Movement Science, Sports and Leisure Club, Music Club, Musical Theatre Guild, Outing Club, Athletic Training Club, Political Science Club, Psychology Club, Regional Planning Club, Republican Club, Rock Climbing Club, Society of Professional Journalists, Student Activists for Gender Equality, Students for Peace and Justice Club, Student Theatre Association, Swim Club, Bike Club, Westfield Gaming Confederation Club, WSC-TV, WSKB Radio Station, Biology Club, Boxing Club, Chess Club, Business Club

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Richard Lenfest,
Director of Athletics
Director of women's athletics: Nancy Bals,
Women's Athletic Director/SWA
School colors: blue and white
School mascot: Owls
Athletic conference memberships: Eastern College Athletic Conference (Division I, Football I-AA);Little East Conference (Division III);Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference (Division III);New England Football Conference (Division III)

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseballno 
Men's basketballno 
Men's cross-countryno 
Men's footballno 
Men's soccerno 
Men's track and field (indoor)no 
Men's track and field (outdoor)no 
Women's basketballno 
Women's cross-countryno 
Women's field hockeyno 
Women's soccerno 
Women's softballno 
Women's swimmingno 
Women's track and field (indoor)no 
Women's track and field (outdoor)no 
Women's volleyballno 

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 15%
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: 80%
Club sports for men:
ice hockey

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Windsor Locks (31 miles)
Nearest other airport: Boston (100 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Springfield (18 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Springfield (18 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: 10%
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: fair
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 15% immediately
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:
Central Connecticut State University (CT);Framingham State College (MA);Lesley University (MA);SUNY--Albany (NY);Springfield College (MA);University of Connecticut (CT);University of Massachusetts--Amherst (MA);University of Rhode Island (RI);Western New England College (MA);Westfield State College (MA)
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 85% within one year of graduation
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:
Massachusetts Mutual Insurance, Numerous Elementary and Secondary Schools, Numerous state and local law enforcement agencies
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • Peter Laviolette, Coach of the Stanley Cup Champion Carolina NHL team and former Olymoic hockey skater Thomas Foley, member of Massachusetts Governor's Counciland former Massachusetts State Police Superintendent/Colonel



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