Head Coach
Rich Sutter
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Westfield State University Basketball
Westfield State offers a practical pathway for players seeking meaningful playing time, degree credibility, and realistic development within NCAA Division III. Coach Rich Sutter builds a program that prioritizes player growth and competitive balance, you won't sit on a bench waiting for opportunities. The Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference provides consistent competition that prepares you for post-college basketball life, whether that's advancing further or entering the job market with a degree from a recognized institution. What matters here: a business degree, education, or STEM major from Westfield State carries real weight with employers. The program doesn't oversell promises of NBA pipelines or elite recruiting showcases. Instead, it delivers what transfers and graduates actually need, development in a structured environment, coaches who know your name and game, and a conference schedule that builds your tape legitimately. You'll compete against quality opponents in a setting where coach Sutter expects your game to improve measurably each season. Parents appreciate the academic standards and the realistic assessment of college basketball's role in your son's future. The program balances competitive basketball with the serious work of degree completion. If you want playing time, coaching attention, and a degree that matters, this is a viable option. Players who arrive at college campus-ready, technically polished and physically prepared, get noticed faster. Florida Coastal Prep's post-graduate program in Fort Walton Beach, FL is built to close that gap. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com or visit /apply/ to start the conversation.
Net price
$16,484/yr
Grad rate
49%
Enrollment
3,615
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $16,484 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $11,786 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $12,339 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $13,642 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $15,625 / year
- $110,001+
- $23,555 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 3,615
- Average net price
- $16,484 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $12,616 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $18,696 / year
- Graduation rate
- 49%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Anna Maria College
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Location Paxton, MA | Enrollment 906 | Avg. net price $26,309 |
Bridgewater State University
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Location Bridgewater, MA | Enrollment 7,829 | Avg. net price $18,061 |
Fitchburg State University
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Location Fitchburg, MA | Enrollment 2,752 | Avg. net price $13,803 |
Framingham State University
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Location Framingham, MA | Enrollment 2,566 | Avg. net price $15,951 |
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
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Location North Adams, MA | Enrollment 713 | Avg. net price $11,402 |
Salem State University
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Location Salem, MA | Enrollment 4,291 | Avg. net price $12,921 |
Westfield State University
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Location Westfield, MA | Enrollment 3,615 | Avg. net price $16,484 |
Worcester State University
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Location Worcester, MA | Enrollment 3,930 | Avg. net price $13,866 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Westfield State University D3?
Yes, Westfield State University is an NCAA Division III program in the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Westfield State University men's basketball.
What conference is Westfield State University in?
Westfield State University competes in the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Westfield State University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $16,484 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Westfield State University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 3,615 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Westfield State University?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D3, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for D3 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
Your Eligibility for Westfield State University Starts Today
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.