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Springfield College

Springfield College

Springfield, MA · City · 1,751 students
Website Common App Scorecard
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$30,587
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
71%
Graduation rate
58% typical
$48,036
Earnings 10 years on
$55,545 typical
72%
Acceptance rate
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

Springfield College is globally recognized as the birthplace of basketball and is best known for its premier academic programs in health sciences, exercise science, physical education, and sport management. Anchored by its signature "Humanics" philosophy, the university emphasizes educating the whole person—in spirit, mind, and body—for leadership in service to others. The active, wellness-focused campus culture is defined by a deep commitment to community service and a highly successful NCAA Division III athletics tradition. Through extensive hands-on clinical placements and immersive field experiences, Springfield uniquely prepares students for impactful careers in healthcare, fitness, education, and human services.

Wikipedia:Springfield College is a private university in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. The institution's mission, called the Humanics philosophy, calls for educating students in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to others. It is also notable for its historical significance as the birthplace of basketball, which was invented on campus in 1891 by Canadian-American instructor and graduate student James Naismith.

Location
Springfield, MA, 01109-3739 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
BDL · Hartford/Springfield
13 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$45,174
Housing & food (on campus)$14,614
Books & supplies$1,300
Cost of attendance$60,729
Average net price$30,587
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$45,174
Housing & food (on campus)$14,614
Books & supplies$1,300
Cost of attendance$60,729
Average net price$30,587
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$22,519
$30–48k
$22,295
$48–75k
$23,364
$75–110k
$27,470
$110k+
$34,461
Grants from the school
99% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $28,471
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Merit aid
Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.
Average award$27,267
Share of first-years who get one24%
Source: Springfield College's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
71%
Within 4 yrs
70%
Back for yr 2
81%
Transferred
0%
Pell students: 58.2% · others: 79.6% 
8 yrs after starting
73% graduated · 12% transferred · 15% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$43,692
10 yrs after entry$48,036
Debt
Median at graduation$26,250
Monthly payment$278
Middle 50% owe$12k–$27k
90th percentile$32,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral/Professional University: 58% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
72%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1275
R 570–690 · M 510–640
ACT midpoint
27
Comp 27–29 · E 24–31 · M 27–31
SAT middle 50%: 1080–1330
40080012001600
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 69.6% · women 74.7% 
Yield: 19.0% of admitted students enroll 

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Essay prompts
How much essays count at Springfield College: Important (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)
Source: Springfield College's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

If Springfield College asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

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Student Body
Gender
Men 52%Women 48%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
22%
First-gen
31%
Family income
$46,944
Independent
42%
Age at entry
27.0
Part-time
1%
Where first-years come from
In state (MA)
38.5%
Out of state
58.1%
International
0.0%

Most out-of-state first-years from: CT 122 · NY 68 · NJ 21 · ME 9 · RI 9

Race & ethnicity
White
72%
Hispanic
11%
Black
7%
Asian
3%
Non-resident
4%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Gymnastics
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$43,692
After 10 yrs
$48,036
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness97
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions79
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions45
Psychology, General42
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General38
Business Administration, Management and Operations31
Criminal Justice and Corrections26
Marketing15
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services12
Communication and Media Studies11
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods11
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas11
Computer and Information Sciences, General10
Finance and Financial Management Services10
English Language and Literature, General9
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities8
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$103M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$8,245/mo
Teaching spend
$14,653
per student
Federal loans
72%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions

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