Westfield State University

Westfield State University is a public four-year institution located in Westfield, Massachusetts, in a large suburban area setting. The university enrolls 5,233 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 51.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 55% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 71% (IPEDS 2023).

The university offers health-related programs including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at the associate level, Physician Associate/Assistant at the bachelor's level, and Athletic Training/Trainer at the associate level. These programs prepare students for direct patient care and allied health careers.

Situated in Westfield, MA, in western Massachusetts, Westfield State University serves the Pioneer Valley region with accessible public higher education options. Its health profession programs provide students in the area with pathways into nursing, physician assistant studies, and athletic training fields.