Springfield College
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.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 72%
- Average net price: $30,587
- Undergraduate enrollment: 1,945
- Graduation rate (150%): 74%
- Graduation rate (200%): 73%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 79%
- Student to faculty ratio: 11:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $48,036
- Median earnings (8 years): $45,448
- Median earnings (6 years): $43,692
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: City, midsize
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Springfield, MA
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Springfield College include Exercise Science and Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Sport and Fitness Administration.
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (83 bachelor's) · median earnings $54,181 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Physical Therapy (47 bachelor's) · median earnings $69,355 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Sport and Fitness Administration (46 bachelor's) · median earnings $54,181 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Psychology (35 bachelor's) · median earnings $49,255 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,000
- Business Administration and Management (31 bachelor's) · median earnings $71,807 4 years after graduation
- Physician Associate (30 bachelor's) · median earnings $86,056 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Health Services (29 bachelor's) · median earnings $76,417 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,250
- Occupational Therapy (25 bachelor's) · median earnings $69,355 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching (20 bachelor's) · median earnings $53,222 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- History (19 bachelor's)
Degree mix: Business 14%, Computer Science 2%, Health 68%, Biological Sciences 3%, Psychology 12%, Communication 2%.
Award levels offered: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
Springfield College students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $21,252 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $21,252
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $25,092
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $24,226
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $28,385
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $32,494
- In-state tuition and fees: $45,174
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $45,174
- Books and supplies: $1,300
- On-campus room and board: $14,614
- Off-campus room and board: $14,614
- Off-campus with family: $2,500
- Typical cost of attendance: $61,088
- Sticker vs net gap: 50%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 22%
- Federal loan recipients: 72%
- Average institutional grant: $28,471
- Average federal loan: $6,437
- Median debt at graduation: $26,250
Admissions
Springfield College admits 72% of applicants. Of students admitted, 19% enrolled.
- Applications: 3,284
- Admitted: 2,361
- Enrolled: 448
- Yield (first-choice signal): 19%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 1,945
- Women: 55%
- Commuter share (estimated): 0%
- Part-time undergraduates: 80%
- Age 25 and older: 1%
- Graduate students: 733
- Graduation rate: 74%
- Come back after freshman year: 81%
- First-generation: 31%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 41%
- Student to faculty: 11:1
- Professor salary: $104,477
- Associate professor salary: $73,557
- Assistant professor salary: $58,725
- On-campus housing capacity: 1,985
- Average SAT: 1,230
- Average ACT: 29
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the Springfield College acceptance rate? Springfield College admits 72% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does Springfield College cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $21,252 a year after aid. Average net price is $30,587.
What majors does Springfield College offer? Popular programs include Exercise Science and Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Sport and Fitness Administration, Psychology, Business Administration and Management.
What is the average salary after Springfield College? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $48,036 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the Springfield College graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 79% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 74%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Springfield College official site: https://springfield.edu.