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Springfield College
Springfield, MA · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 72%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $28,053
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 71%
- Median earnings
- $59,623
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Springfield College is a private nonprofit college in Springfield, MA with 1,751 undergraduates. It admits 72% of applicants, and admitted students average 1275 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $28,053 per year ($18,055 for families earning under $30,000). 71% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $59,623 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 72%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 3,614
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,538
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 19%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing570–690
200800
SAT Math510–640
200800
ACT Composite27–29
136
What Springfield College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $62,210
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $46,700
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$18,055
- $30–48k$21,635
- $48–75k$21,381
- $75–110k$23,630
- $110k+$32,591
Get a personal estimate with Springfield College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 71%
- Freshman retention
- 81%
- Median earnings
- $59,623
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $27,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,751
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 25%
- White72%
- Hispanic11%
- Black7%
- Asian3%
Springfield College FAQ
What is Springfield College's acceptance rate?+
Springfield College admits 72% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Springfield College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 570–690 on SAT Reading and Writing and 510–640 on SAT Math; the average total is 1275.
What ACT score do you need for Springfield College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 27–29.
Is Springfield College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Springfield College?+
In Fall 2023, 3,614 students applied to Springfield College and 2,538 were admitted; 476 enrolled.
Does Springfield College consider legacy status?+
Yes. Springfield College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Springfield College require an essay?+
Springfield College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Springfield College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $62,210 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $28,053.
What is Springfield College's graduation rate?+
71% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 167899 · How we use this data
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