First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 | December 15, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | March 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: westfield.ma.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 150 |
| Psychology | 72 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 45 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 39 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 36 |
| Business Administration and Management | 35 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 34 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 34 |
Show the other 30 majors
| Business/Commerce | 32 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 32 |
| Environmental Science | 29 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 28 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 28 |
| Social Work | 22 |
| Art/Art Studies | 21 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | 19 |
| History | 18 |
| Finance | 17 |
| Accounting | 16 |
| English Language and Literature | 14 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 10 |
| Political Science and Government | 10 |
| Computer Science | 8 |
| Mathematics | 8 |
| Economics | 7 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 7 |
| Information Science/Studies | 7 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 6 |
| Sociology | 5 |
| Music | 4 |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 4 |
| Chemistry | 2 |
| Physical Sciences | 2 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Social Sciences | 1 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 1 |
| Music Therapy/Therapist | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Massachusetts State College Athletic Association
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Massachusetts State College Athletic Association
Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Springfield, MA
464,151 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Bradley International (BDL)
Nearest hub airport
Bradley International (BDL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 15.0 of 20
Elevation
249 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
16°F
July high
84°F
Annual snowfall
51.7 in
Days at 90°F or higher
14 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,410 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- College of Our Lady of the Elms10 mi
- Bay Path University12 mi
- American International College12 mi
- Springfield College12 mi
- Mount Holyoke College14 mi
- Western New England University14 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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