Springfield College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2748 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #780 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #713 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #35 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #2 of 3 | In Springfield |
| #527 of 1,346 | For Sports / Exercise science |
| Top50% | For 26 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Undergraduates
- 1,763
- Graduates
- 836
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- springfield.edu
Springfield College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Springfield College has an acceptance rate of 72% and is among the top 35% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 70% | 75% |
| Applicants | 3,284 | 1,798 | 1,486 |
| Admissions | 2,361 | 1,251 | 1,110 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 448 | 234 | 214 |
223 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
14 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
10 or 2%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1080
or below
75% of them
had 1330
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Springfield College are 1080-1330 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
6 or 1%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 27
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Springfield College are 27-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1771 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 275 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 212 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 113 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 95 (4%) |
| Asian | 92 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 19 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Springfield College is $30,039 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $22,519 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,295 |
| $48-75K | $23,364 |
| $75-110K | $27,470 |
| $110K+ | $34,461 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $44,000 | $32,724 |
| Tuition in-state | $44,000 | $32,724 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $44,000 | $32,724 |
| Fee in-district | $1,174 | $998 |
| Fee in-state | $1,174 | $998 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,174 | $998 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,985 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,984 |
| Room charge | $7,954 |
| Meal charge | $8,030 |
Springfield College majors
Springfield College has granted 492 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs, 334 master's across 18 programs, and 47 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Springfield College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 5 | 82 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 47 | 38 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 83 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 25 | 35 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 20 | 35 | 4 |
| Physician Assistant | 30 | 28 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 31 | 18 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 46 | ||
| Psychology, General | 35 | 4 | |
| Education, General | 9 | 25 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 34 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 29 | ||
| History, General | 19 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 16 | ||
| Physical Fitness Technician | 16 | ||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 3 | 12 | |
| Sports Studies | 15 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 12 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 11 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 10 | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 9 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 7 | ||
| General Studies | 7 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 7 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 6 | ||
| Public Health, General | 6 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 5 | ||
| Accounting | 4 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 4 | ||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 3 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 3 | ||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 3 | ||
| Finance, General | 3 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 3 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Dance, General | 2 | ||
| Environmental Science | 2 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 1 | 1 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 2 | ||
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 2 | ||
| Sociology, General | 2 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 1 | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 492 | 334 | 47 |
Springfield College has a graduation rate of 74%, which is among the 17% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 74% | 64% | 84% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Springfield College has published 2,393 scientific papers with 37,711 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Psychology, Political Science, Biology, Law, Computer Science, Sociology, Physical Therapy, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 27 | 118 |
| 1994 | 26 | 115 |
| 1995 | 33 | 119 |
| 1996 | 31 | 144 |
| 1997 | 30 | 134 |
| 1998 | 34 | 189 |
| 1999 | 32 | 176 |
| 2000 | 33 | 233 |
| 2001 | 24 | 224 |
| 2002 | 26 | 262 |
| 2003 | 30 | 330 |
| 2004 | 44 | 428 |
| 2005 | 33 | 503 |
| 2006 | 27 | 542 |
| 2007 | 35 | 651 |
| 2008 | 29 | 686 |
| 2009 | 58 | 750 |
| 2010 | 39 | 895 |
| 2011 | 63 | 1057 |
| 2012 | 37 | 1193 |
| 2013 | 35 | 1200 |
| 2014 | 166 | 1391 |
| 2015 | 67 | 1474 |
| 2016 | 81 | 1527 |
| 2017 | 76 | 1576 |
| 2018 | 61 | 1811 |
| 2019 | 80 | 1957 |
| 2020 | 77 | 2345 |
| 2021 | 116 | 2697 |
| 2022 | 113 | 2580 |
| 2023 | 119 | 2618 |
| 2024 | 74 | 2581 |
| 2025 | 60 | 2434 |
Springfield College alumni
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John Cena
- Enrolled in Springfield College
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- executive producerrapperprofessional wrestleractor
- Biography
-
John Felix Anthony Cena is an American actor, retired professional wrestler, writer, and former rapper. Widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all-time for WWE, he remains signed with the company as a brand ambassador as of December 2025. He is best known for his in-ring career from 2001 to 2025, where he is recognized by WWE as a record 17-time world champion.
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James Naismith
- Occupations
- clerichead coachbasketball playerinventorphysician
- Biography
-
James Naismith was a Canadian-American physical educator, physician, Christian chaplain, and sports coach, best known as the inventor of the game of basketball.
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William G. Morgan
- Occupations
- volleyball playerteacherfilm editorpedagogueinventor
- Biography
-
William George Morgan was the inventor of volleyball, originally called "Mintonette", a name derived from the game of badminton which he later agreed to change to better reflect the nature of the sport. He was born in Lockport, New York, U.S.
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Don Ho
- Occupations
- actorsingersongwriter
- Biography
-
Donald Tai Loy Ho was an American traditional pop musician, singer, and entertainer. He is best known for the song "Tiny Bubbles" from the 1966 album of the same name.
General info
| Alternative names | SC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1885 |
| Motto | Spirit, Mind and Body |
| Colors | maroon, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May. Also Summer Session (June - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 529 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 263 Alden St Springfield, Massachusetts, 01109-3739 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 156,000 |
| Phone | 4137483000 |