| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Total undergraduates: |
2,102 men, 2,601 women, 4,703 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
1,804 men, 2,258 women, 4,062 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
298 men, 343 women, 641 total |
| Total graduate students: |
243 men, 480 women, 723 total |
| Full-time graduate students: |
17 men, 61 women, 78 total |
| Part-time graduate students: |
226 men, 419 women, 645 total |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
21 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Northeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
8% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 2.6% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.0% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 3.0% | Hispanic |
| 88.1% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 5.3% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 2.7% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.1% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 3.0% | Hispanic |
| 84.1% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 9.0% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
271 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Westfield |
| Population of city/town: |
40,072 |
| Nearest major city: |
Springfield |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
18 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
152,082 |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
no |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (65%)
- single-student apartments (35%)
- special housing for disabled students
- other housing including Quiet Living sect; Movt.Sci.stu.sec ; Rise Program
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
88% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
55% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
45% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
50% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s) |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
320 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, Career Fairs |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
partially |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
0 |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
0 |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Voice |
| Number of honor societies: |
11 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
55 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Christian Fellowship, Urban Education Gospel Choir |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Latino Association, Third World Organization |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Academic Pursuit, Circle K Club, Communications Club, Commuter Council, Competitive Dance Club, Computer Science Club, Criminal Justice Club, Dance Club, Economic Society, EMT Club, English Club, Accounting Club, Equestrian Club, Fine Arts Festival Club, Gay-Straight Alliance, General Science Club, George and Purple Puppet Club, Graphic Design Club, Habitat for Humanity, Health Fitness Club , History Club, Ice Hockey Club, Art Club, International Relations Club, Kung Fu Club, Lacrosse Club , Law Club, Martial Arts Club, Mathematics Club, Movement Science, Sports and Leisure Club, Music Club, Musical Theatre Guild, Outing Club, Athletic Training Club, Political Science Club, Psychology Club, Regional Planning Club, Republican Club, Rock Climbing Club, Society of Professional Journalists, Student Activists for Gender Equality, Students for Peace and Justice Club, Student Theatre Association, Swim Club, Bike Club, Westfield Gaming Confederation Club, WSC-TV, WSKB Radio Station, Biology Club, Boxing Club, Chess Club, Business Club |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Richard Lenfest,
Director of Athletics |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Nancy Bals,
Women's Athletic Director/SWA |
| School colors: |
blue and white |
| School mascot: |
Owls |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Eastern College Athletic Conference (Division I, Football I-AA);Little East Conference (Division III);Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference (Division III);New England Football Conference (Division III) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | no | |
| Men's basketball | no | |
| Men's cross-country | no | |
| Men's football | no | |
| Men's soccer | no | |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | no | |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | no | |
| Women's basketball | no | |
| Women's cross-country | no | |
| Women's field hockey | no | |
| Women's soccer | no | |
| Women's softball | no | |
| Women's swimming | no | |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | no | |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | no | |
| Women's volleyball | no | |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
15% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
80% |
| Club sports for men: |
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ice hockey |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Windsor Locks (31 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Boston (100 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Springfield (18 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Springfield (18 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
10% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
fair |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
15% immediately |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Central Connecticut State University (CT);Framingham State College (MA);Lesley University (MA);SUNY--Albany (NY);Springfield College (MA);University of Connecticut (CT);University of Massachusetts--Amherst (MA);University of Rhode Island (RI);Western New England College (MA);Westfield State College (MA) |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
85% within one year of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Massachusetts Mutual Insurance, Numerous Elementary and Secondary Schools, Numerous state and local law enforcement agencies |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Peter Laviolette, Coach of the Stanley Cup Champion Carolina NHL team and former Olymoic hockey skater Thomas Foley, member of Massachusetts Governor's Counciland former Massachusetts State Police Superintendent/Colonel
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