Springfield College

Springfield, Massachusetts
4-year Private university
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Overview

Springfield College is a private institution established in 1885 with city setting located at Springfield. It is ranked 216 in National Universities  in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $43,707. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,005. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#216 in National Universities
Setting
Urban
Location Springfield, Massachusetts
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1885
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
2,005 Undergraduates
Website https://springfield.edu/

Learning

11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Health Professions
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$58,182
Cost of Attendance
$27,047
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $37,445
Outstate Tuition Fee $37,445
Room and Board Fees $14,202
$35,851 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

76% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.6 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp

For International Students

70 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, PTE, MELAB Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

1) Applicants live in an English-speaking country / English is an official language of country
or
2) Applicants can document that the language of instruction for secondary or undergraduate degree was English
or
3) Applicants submit Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT) scores that meet admissions requirements / Passing College credit (C or higher) from U.S. College or University in ENG 101 or higher.

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Dec
01
Early Decision Deadline
Jan
15
Early Decision II Deadline
Aug
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Apr
01
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
15
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
--
--
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$30,513 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$26,768 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $58,182
78% Students with need received Financial Aid
23.6% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline March 15
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Trustee Scholarship
Total Worth 26,000 per year
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria Cumulative Weighted GPA 3.5 or greater
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth 23,000 per year
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria Cumulative Weighted GPA 3.2 to 3.49
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Dean Scholarship
Total Worth 21,000 per year
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria Cumulative Weighted GPA 3.0 to 3.19 or higher
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Legacy Award
Total Worth 2000
Details Given to any student whose brother, sister, parent, or grandparent (including step family members) received a degree from Springfield College or are currently enrolled as a degree-seeking student. (Only one award regardless of the number of family members attending or previously receiving degrees.)
Honors Program Scholarship
Total Worth $2,000/year
Details Incoming first-year and transfer students of outstanding academic achievement and promise may be invited by faculty to apply to the Honors Program after their acceptance to the College.
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Students

2,005 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
87% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
67% Students graduate within 6 years