Westfield State University
- Public
Westfield State University: international tuition 18,259 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 33,729 USD, acceptance rate 81.4%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 110.
First-year international students are automatically considered for the International Student Scholarship (up to $5,000 per year) with a GPA of at least 2.50. The pages say nothing about need-based aid, need-blind admission, or CSS Profile for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 81.4% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 110+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 33,729 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/3. You apply through Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Westfield State University?
International tuition is 18,259 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 33,729 USD.
Does Westfield State University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. First-year international students are automatically considered for the International Student Scholarship (up to $5,000 per year) with a GPA of at least 2.50. The pages say nothing about need-based aid, need-blind admission, or CSS Profile for international students.
What English scores does Westfield State University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 110.
What is the acceptance rate at Westfield State University?
The acceptance rate is 81.4%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
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Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 375 public United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesThe page says first-year students with a minimum 2.50 GPA are considered automatically for the International Student Scholarship, with no separate application.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNo page says whether admission decisions for international students take ability to pay into account. The only finance step is the Certification of Finances for the I-20.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages do not mention the CSS Profile or a separate international aid form. The Certification of Finances is only for I-20 issuance, not an aid application.
Scholarships at this school
International Student Scholarship (First-Year)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page5,000 USD/year≈ ₫130M
The page explicitly states this scholarship is open to first-year international students, so international_eligible is Yes.
Deadline: Application deadline: June 1
Blue & White ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The scholarship is stated as open to Massachusetts residents and does not address international students.
Dean ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The scholarship is stated as open to New England residents and does not confirm international eligibility.
Honors Program AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page does not address international students for this award, so eligibility is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Leadership ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The scholarship is stated as open to New England residents and does not confirm international eligibility.
Out-of-State ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The scholarship is for out-of-state students, but the page does not state whether that category includes international students.
Out-of-State Scholarship (First-Year)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page only refers to out-of-state students and does not mention international students, so eligibility is unclear.
Owl ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The scholarship is stated as open to Massachusetts residents and does not address international students.
Presidential Merit ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The scholarship is stated as open to Massachusetts residents and does not address international students.
Tsongas ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The scholarship is stated as open to Massachusetts residents and does not address international students.
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
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English
Application requirements
- English proficiencyRequired
- High-school transcriptRequired
- SATACTOptional
- EssaysOptional
- Teacher recommendationOptional
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Early Action deadline for first-year students (EA)Applicationabout31days
- Latest Early Action decision date (EA)Decision+61 days
- Standard preferred application deadline for Spring startApplication+61 days
- Nursing program application deadlineApplication+109 days
- Standard preferred application deadline for Fall startApplication+137 days
Credit for exams
To be considered for AP credit or course waivers, submit official score reports as required by the university.
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data