Outcomes at Westfield State
Graduation Rate
54.41%
Transfer-out Rate
29.36%
Retention Rate
74.00%
The graduation rate at Westfield State University is 54.41% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. 543 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 998 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 57.70%.
The transfer-out rate is 29.36% that is extremely higher (many students transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The retention rate (full-time students) is 74% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Westfield State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Westfield State University. 543 students have completed and 293 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 12 students still enrolled and 150 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 998 | 998 |
| Completers | 543 (54.41%) | 543 |
| Transfer-out | 293 (29.36%) | 293 |
| Still Enrolled | 12 (1.20%) | 12 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 150 (15.03%) | 150 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 428 students have completed in 4 years and additional 100 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 428 (42.89%) |
154 (34.15%) |
274 (50.09%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 100 (10.02%) |
53 (11.75%) |
47 (8.59%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 15 (1.50%) |
7 (1.55%) |
8 (1.46%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 54.41% (543/998) | 47.45% (214/451) | 60.15% (329/547) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 75.00% (3/4) | 100.00% (1/1) | 66.67% (2/3) |
| Asian | 50.00% (8/16) | 54.55% (6/11) | 40.00% (2/5) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 26.92% (7/26) | 20.00% (2/10) | 31.25% (5/16) |
| Hispanic | 38.46% (35/91) | 44.12% (15/34) | 35.09% (20/57) |
| White | 56.99% (465/816) | 48.10% (177/368) | 64.29% (288/448) |
| Two or More Race | 41.67% (10/24) | 37.50% (6/16) | 50.00% (4/8) |
| Unknown | 68.42% (13/19) | 55.56% (5/9) | 80.00% (8/10) |