Westfield State University

Westfield State University
Former names
List
    • Barre Normal School (1839–1844)
    • Westfield Normal School (1844–1932)
    • Westfield State Teachers College (1932–1960)
    • Massachusetts State College at Westfield (1960–1967)
    • Westfield State College (1967–2010)
TypePublic university
EstablishedSeptember 4, 1839 (1839-09-04)
AccreditationNECHE
Endowment$20,002,999 (2020)
PresidentLinda Thompson
Students4,702 (fall 2022)
Undergraduates4,630 (2020)
Postgraduates766 (2020)
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 coeducational college in America.