A complete university experience, a classic New England setting, a cohesive and creative community: that's Westfield State University.
Founded in 1839 by Horace Mann, Westfield State is an education leader committed to providing every generation of students with a learning experience built on its founding principle as the first public co-educational institution of higher learning in America to offer an education without barrier to gender, race or economic class.
Set on 307 acres of towering pines, it is the most residential of Massachusetts State universities.
Emphasizing teaching, student advising, and student involvement in the life of the University and the community, Westfield State University's primary mission is to assist its students to develop intellectually and to use their knowledge and skills to improve the social and economic conditions in their communities. The University seeks to instill among members of its community a sense of social responsibility and citizenship.
Full mission statement: http://bit.ly/WSUMissionStatement
