Westfield State University

Westfield State University
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Former names
Barre Normal School (1839–1844)
Westfield Normal School (1844–1932)
Westfield State Teachers College (1932–1960)
Massachusetts State College at Westfield (1960–1967)
Westfield State College (1967–2010)[1]
TypePublic university
EstablishedSeptember 4, 1839; 185 years ago (1839-09-04)
AccreditationNECHE
Endowment$20,002,999 (2020)[2]
PresidentLinda Thompson[3]
Students4,702[4] (fall 2022)
Undergraduates4,630 (2020)[5]
Postgraduates766 (2020)[5]
Location
Westfield
,
Massachusetts
,
United States

42°07′53″N 72°47′46″W / 42.131392°N 72.796005°W / 42.131392; -72.796005
CampusResidential, 256 acres (104 ha)
ColorsBlue, White and Gold
     
NicknameOwls
AffiliationsCooperating Colleges of Greater Springfield
MascotNestor
Websitewestfield.ma.edu

Westfield State University (commonly known as Westfield State) is a public university in Westfield, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1839 by Horace Mann as the first public coeducational college in America.

Rankings

Academic rankings
Regional
U.S. News & World Report[6]94

In 2013, WSU was ranked fourth nationally by US News in their Best Online Programs Honor Roll.[7] WSU was also ranked first in the country for "Faculty Credentials & Training" and eleventh in "Student Services & Technology".[7]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ "Catalog: About the University". catalog.westfield.ma.edu. Westfield State University. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  2. ^ "FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS" (PDF). Retrieved 2023-10-28.
  3. ^ "Westfield State University Board of Trustees votes to appoint Dr. Linda Thompson as 21st president". Westfield State University (Press release). April 28, 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
  4. ^ "College Navigator - Westfield State University". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  5. ^ a b "GENERAL INFORMATION". Retrieved 2023-10-28.
  6. ^ "2024-2025 Best Regional Universities Rankings". U.S. News & World Report. September 23, 2024. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Best Online Bachelor's Programs". U.S.News Education. U.S. News & World Report LP. 2012. Archived from the original on April 4, 2013.
  8. ^ Cooney, Beth; Mooney, Jeanne (1986-03-03). "Mullins honored by many". Holyoke Transcript-Telegram. pp. 1, 8. Retrieved 2023-01-03.