What SAT score do I need for Springfield College?

Springfield College's middle 50% SAT range is 1080 to 1330. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

What ACT score do I need for Springfield College?

Middle 50% ACT range is 27 to 29. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

What is the acceptance rate at Springfield College?

Springfield College admits roughly 72% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

What does Springfield College actually cost after financial aid?

Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $30,587 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

Is Springfield College a reach, match, or safety for me?

Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Springfield College as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

Springfield College

Springfield, MA · Northeast

Acceptance rate: 71.9%
SAT mid-50: 1080-1330
Cost after aid: $30,587
Graduation rate: 74%

What Springfield College says matters

How Springfield College rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

Acceptance rate: 72%; 2,361 of 3,284
Yield: 19%; 445 enrolled
SAT mid-50: 1080-1350
CDS year: 2024-25

Acceptance rate by gender

Men: 70%1,251 of 1,798
Women: 75%1,110 of 1,486

Very important

Rigor of secondary school record
Academic GPA
Extracurricular activities
Character or personal qualities

Important

Application essay
Recommendations
Volunteer work

Considered

Class rank
Standardized test scores
Interview
Talent or ability
First generation
Alumni relation
Work experience
Level of applicant's interest

Not considered

Geographical residence
State residency
Religious affiliation or commitment

The full Common Data Set

Every figure Springfield College published for 2024-25, section by section.

First-Time, First-Year Admission96

Entrance Exams

SAT: Yes
ACT: Yes
SAT or ACT: /ADMS_CONSIDER
ACT Only: Considered
SAT Only: Considered

Applications

Total first-time, first-year men who applied: 1,798
Total first-time, first-year women who applied: 1,486
Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted: 1,251
Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted: 1,110
Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 232
Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 211
Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled: 1
Total first-time, first-year students who applied: 3,284
Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted: 2,361
Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled: 445
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 1,128
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 811
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 169
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 1,820
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 1,410
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 262
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 336
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 140
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 14
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 0
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 0
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 0

Admissions Requirements

English: 4
Mathematics: 4
Science: 4
Of these, units that must be lab: 4
Foreign language: 3
Social studies: 3
History: 3

Basis for Selection

Rigor of secondary school record: Very Important
Class rank: Considered
Academic GPA: Very Important
Standardized test scores: Considered
Application Essay: Important
Recommendation(s): Important
Interview: Considered
Extracurricular activities: Very Important
Talent/ability: Considered
Character/personal qualities: Very Important
First generation: Considered
Alumni/ae relation: Considered
Geographical residence: Not Considered
State residency: Not Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment: Not Considered
Volunteer work: Important
Work experience: Considered
Level of applicant’s interest: Considered

First-time, first-year Profile

Submitting SAT Scores: 0.02
Submitting ACT Scores: 0
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile: 1,080
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile: 1,260
SAT Composite: 75th Percentile: 1,350
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile: 570
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile: 690
SAT Math: 25th Percentile: 510
SAT Math: 75th Percentile: 640
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800: 10
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699: 60
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599: 20
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499: 10
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399: 0
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299: 0
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total: 100
SAT Math: 700-800: 0
SAT Math: 600-699: 50
SAT Math: 500-599: 40
SAT Math: 400-499: 10
SAT Math: 300-399: 0
SAT Math: 200-299: 0
SAT Math: Total: 100
SAT Composite: 1400-1600: 0
SAT Composite: 1200-1399: 60
SAT Composite: 1000-1199: 30
SAT Composite: 800-999: 10
SAT Composite: 600-799: 0
SAT Composite: 400-599: 0
SAT Composite: Total: 100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class: 20%
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class: 47%
Percent in top half of high school graduating class: 80%
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class: 20%
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class: 4.0%
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:: 46%
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:: 3.6
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:: 99%

Admission Policies

Yes, on a rolling basis:: Considered
Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after: Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:: 1 year
Number of early decision applications received by your institution: 98
Number of applicants admitted under early decision plan: 90
Please provide significant details about your early decision plan:: Students are expected to enroll unless they are not admitted to their first choice major or deem Springfield College to be not affordable for their family.

Transfer Admission20

Fall Applicants

Men: 112
Women: 156
Total: 268
Men: 41
Women: 45
Total: 86
Men: 22
Women: 17
Total: 39

Application for Admission

Fall: Yes
Spring: Yes
High school transcript: Required
College transcript(s): Required
Essay or personal statement: Required
Interview: Required for Some
Standardized test scores: Not Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s): Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):: 2

Transfer Credit Policies

Number: 12
Unit Type: M

Academic Offerings and Policies19

Special Study Options

Cross-registration: Yes
Double major: Yes
English as a Second Language (ESL): Yes
Honors Program: Yes
Independent study: Yes
Internships: Yes
Student-designed major: Yes
Study abroad: Yes
Teacher certification program: Yes

Required Course Work

Arts/fine arts: Yes
English (including composition): Yes
History: Yes
Physical Education: Yes
Humanities: Yes
Intensive writing: Yes
Mathematics: Yes
Philosophy: Yes
Sciences (biological or physical): Yes
Social science: Yes

Student Life31

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 63%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 100%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 0
Percent of students age 25 and older: 0
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 61%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 84%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 16%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 100%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students: 19
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 19
Average age of full-time students: 25
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 25

Activities Offered

Campus Ministries: Yes
Choral groups: Yes
Concert band: Yes
Dance: Yes
Drama/theater: Yes
International Student Organization: Yes
Jazz band: Yes
Literary magazine: Yes
Music ensembles: Yes
Radio station: Yes
Student government: Yes
Student newspaper: Yes
Television station: Yes
Yearbook: Yes

ROTC

Name of Cooperating Institution: Western New England University

Housing

Apartments for single students: Yes
Special housing for disabled students: Yes
Theme housing: Yes
Living Learning Communities: Yes

Annual Expenses25

Information

Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:: https://springfield.edu/financial-aid/undergraduate/net-price-calculator

Private Tuition

Tuition: 45026
Tuition: 45026

All Institutions Expenses

Required Fees:: 1674
Food and housing (on-campus):: 15024
Housing Only (on-campus):: 8178
Food Only (on-campus meal plan):: 6846
Required Fees:: 1674
Food and housing (on-campus):: 15024
Housing Only (on-campus):: 8178
Food Only (on-campus meal plan):: 6846

Credits per Term

Minimum: 12

Estimated Expenses

Books and supplies:: 1300
Transportation:: 1000
Other expenses:: 1500
Books and supplies:: 1300
Food only:: 6846
Transportation: 1000
Other expenses:: 1500
Books and supplies:: 1300
Housing only:: 8178
Food only:: 6846
Transportation:: 1000
Other expenses:: 1500

Per-Credit-Hour Charges

PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS:: 1352

Financial Aid95

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 96
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 25,302
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 0
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 0

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 3256042
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 1084903
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 30926572
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 2421476
Total Scholarships/Grants: 37688993
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 8061191
Federal Work-Study: 1120180
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 412389
Total Self-Help: 9593760
Parent Loans: 1940253
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 1135799
Athletic Awards: 0

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 6542
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 96348
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 14935268
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 934862
Total Scholarships/Grants: 15973020
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 6930965
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 133875
Total Self-Help: 7064840
Parent Loans: 3998167
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 1143126
Athletic Awards: 0

Students Awarded Aid

B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 417
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 347
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 347
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 347
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 229
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 99
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 105
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 83%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 33028
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 33028
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 4140
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 2828
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 1,535
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 1,278
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 1,278
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 1,274
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 920
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 319
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 343
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 76%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 29496
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 29496
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 5482
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 3720
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 13
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 13
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 12
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 10
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 10
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 4
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 6
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 62%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 5652
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 5652
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 3845
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 3811

Graduating Cohort

Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.: 400

Source Type Loan

A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 304
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 300
C. Institutional loan programs.: 0
D. State loan programs.: 0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 98
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 80
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 79
C. Institutional loan programs.: 0
D. State loan programs.: 0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 26
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 39803
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 23483
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 51582

Aid to Nonresidents

Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is available: Yes
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available: Yes
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:: 80
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 35,308
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 2,824,607

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA: Yes

Financial Aid Deadlines

No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis): Yes

Aid Available

Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans: Yes
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans: Yes
Federal Direct PLUS Loans: Yes
Federal Pell Grants: Yes
Federal SEOG: Yes
State scholarships/grants: Yes
Private scholarships: Yes
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds: Yes

Institutional Aid

Academics: Yes
Alumni affiliation: Yes
ROTC: Yes

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred23

Diploma/Certificates

Education: 33
Interdisciplinary studies: 67
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Associate

TOTAL (should = 100%): 0

Bachelors

Natural resources and conservation: .35
Communication/journalism: 1.2
Computer and information sciences: 1.4
Education: 5.6
English: 1.1
Liberal arts/general studies: 1.8
Biological/life sciences: 2.1
Mathematics and statistics: .18
Interdisciplinary studies: .18
Parks and recreation: 23.8
Psychology: 6.2
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services: 4.2
Public administration and social services: 13
Social sciences: .35
Visual and performing arts: 1.6
Health professions and related programs: 26.74
Business/marketing: 8.1
History: 2.1
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Enrollment And Persistence157

Institutional Enrollment

Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men: 232
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 211
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 1
Other first-year, degree-seeking: men: 22
Other first-year, degree-seeking: women: 17
Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: men: 637
All other degree-seeking: women: 615
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total degree-seeking: men: 891
Total degree-seeking: women: 843
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 1
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 4
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 3
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: men: 895
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: women: 846
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 1
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: men: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: women: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: men: 10
All other degree-seeking: women: 4
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total degree-seeking: men: 10
Total degree-seeking: women: 4
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 1
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 4
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: men: 11
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: women: 8
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: men: 68
Degree-seeking, first-time: women: 110
Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: men: 145
All other degree-seeking: women: 349
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 1
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 1
Degree-seeking, first-time: men: 4
Degree-seeking, first-time: women: 25
Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: men: 42
All other degree-seeking: women: 85
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 2
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total graduate Part-Time Students: men: 46
Total graduate Part-Time Students: women: 112
Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Total all undergraduates: 1,764
Total all graduate: 842
Grand Total All Students: 2,606

All

Total graduate Full-Time Students: men: 214
Total graduate Full-Time Students: women: 459
Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 1

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

Nonresidents: 16
Hispanic/Latino: 73
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 39
White, non-Hispanic: 288
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 4
Asian, non-Hispanic: 15
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 1
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 0
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 9
TOTAL: 445
Nonresidents: 72
Hispanic/Latino: 189
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 121
White, non-Hispanic: 1,258
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 11
Asian, non-Hispanic: 58
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 2
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 2
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 39
TOTAL: 1,752
TOTAL: 0

Persistence

Certificate/diploma: 2
Associate degrees: 0
Bachelor's degrees: 487
Postbachelor's certificates: 0
Master's degrees: 349
Post-Master's certificates: 3
Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship: 5
Doctoral degrees – professional practice: 42
Doctoral degrees – other: 0

Graduation Rates

Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 134
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 225
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 168
Total: 527
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0
Total: 0
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 134
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 225
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 168
Total: 527
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 75
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 169
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 127
Total: 371
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 6
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 3
Total: 9
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 3
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 2
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 4
Total: 9
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 78
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 177
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 134
Total: 389
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 58
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 79
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 80
Total: 74
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 190
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 288
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 177
Total: 655
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0
Total: 0
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 190
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 288
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 177
Total: 655
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 90
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 195
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 132
Total: 417
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 5
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 15
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 3
Total: 23
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 1
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 1
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1
Total: 3
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 96
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 211
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 136
Total: 443
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 51
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 73
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 77
Total: 68

Instructional Faculty And Class Size46

Instructional Faculty

A. Total number of instructional faculty: 173
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 25
C. Total number who are women: 106
D. Total number who are men: 67
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 0
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 139
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 30
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 1
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 3
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 139
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 10
C. Total number who are women: 79
D. Total number who are men: 60
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 0
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 47%
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 79
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 7
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 6
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 312
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 35
C. Total number who are women: 185
D. Total number who are men: 127
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 0
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 186
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 109
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 8
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 9
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0

Student to Faculty Ratio

based on ____ students: 2,479
and ____ faculty: 215

Undergraduate Class Size

2-9: 65
10-19: 200
20-29: 204
30-39: 13
40-49: 11
50-99: 8
100+: 0
Total: 501
2-9: 3
10-19: 36
20-29: 12
30-39: 0
40-49: 0
50-99: 0
100+: 0
Total: 51

Source: Springfield College's Common Data Set 2024-25

About Springfield College

Springfield College is a very small private university in Springfield, MA, in a city setting.

What Springfield College looks for

Springfield College admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

Frequently asked

What SAT score do I need for Springfield College?
Springfield College's middle 50% SAT range is 1080 to 1330. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for Springfield College?
Middle 50% ACT range is 27 to 29. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at Springfield College?
Springfield College admits roughly 72% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does Springfield College actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $30,587 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is Springfield College a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Springfield College as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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