Westfield State University

Coordinates: 42°07′53″N 72°47′46″W / 42.131392°N 72.796005°W / 42.131392; -72.796005
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Westfield State University
President
Linda Thompson[3]
Students5,396 (total enrollment 2020)[4]
Undergraduates4,630 (2020)[4]
Postgraduates766 (2020)[4]
Location, ,
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 co-educational college in America without barrier to race, gender, or economic class.[5]

Rankings

In 2013, WSU was ranked fourth nationally by

US News in their Best Online Programs Honor Roll.[6] WSU was also ranked first in the country for "Faculty Credentials & Training" and eleventh in "Student Services & Technology".[6]

Notable alumni

  • George B. Cortelyou (1882) - U.S. Secretary of the Treasury and Secretary of Commerce, 1903–1904

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. ^ a b c "GENERAL INFORMATION". Retrieved 2023-10-28.
  5. ^ "About | Westfield State University".
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Cooney, Beth; Mooney, Jeanne (1986-03-03). "Mullins honored by many". Holyoke Transcript-Telegram. pp. 1, 8. Retrieved 2023-01-03.

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