Westfield State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

32%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
0%
International
18
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Westfield State University has a diverse student body with 32% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
67.9%(2,914)
Hispanic
12.3%(530)
African American
5.6%(242)
Asian
2.3%(99)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(17)
Two or More Races
3.2%(138)
Unknown
8.2%(352)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color32%
Total Enrollment5,233
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Westfield State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Westfield State University has a gender distribution of 54% female students and 46% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.9%(1,971)
Women
53.6%(2,353)
Other
1.4%(63)

Gender Statistics

Men1,971

38% of total enrollment

Women2,353

45% of total enrollment

Other63

1% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Westfield State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 54% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 11% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
5.1%(191)
18-19
25.9%(976)
20-21
35.5%(1,339)
22-24
21.3%(805)
25+
12.2%(462)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.1%(1)
22-24
19.8%(152)
25+
80.1%(614)

Age Diversity Insights

54%

Traditional Age (18-21)

11%

Non-Traditional (25+)

17%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Westfield State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 88% in-state residents, 12% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
87.5%(617)
Out-of-State
12.3%(87)
International
0.1%(1)

Regional Representation

In-State617

88% of student body

Out-of-State87

12% of student body

International1

0% of student body

States Represented

18 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

32%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

11%

Non-Traditional Age