Springfield College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2694 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #750 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #688 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #30 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #2 of 3 | In Springfield |
| #527 of 1,302 | For Sports / Exercise science |
| Top50% | For 27 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Undergraduates
- 1,924
- Graduates
- 861
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- 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 70% and is among the top 32% 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 | 70% | 69% | 71% |
| Applicants | 3,614 | 2,001 | 1,613 |
| Admissions | 2,538 | 1,390 | 1,148 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 476 | 272 | 204 |
185 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
8 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
22 or 5%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1070
or below
75% of them
had 1260
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Springfield College are 1070-1260 (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 | 1891 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 278 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 208 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 152 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 134 (5%) |
| Asian | 85 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 15 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Springfield College is $29,198 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 | $21,252 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $25,092 |
| $48-75K | $24,226 |
| $75-110K | $28,385 |
| $110K+ | $32,494 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $42,566 | $35,340 |
| Tuition in-state | $42,566 | $35,340 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $42,566 | $35,340 |
| Fee in-district | $1,141 | $971 |
| Fee in-state | $1,141 | $971 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,141 | $971 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,973 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,202 |
| Room charge | $7,730 |
| Meal charge | $6,472 |
Springfield College majors
Springfield College has granted 469 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs, 343 master's across 21 programs, and 58 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Springfield College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 44 | 41 | |
| Physician Assistant | 35 | 35 | |
| Social Work | 70 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 19 | 41 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 11 | 45 | 3 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 46 | 7 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 50 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 38 | ||
| Psychology, General | 36 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 22 | 7 | |
| Education, General | 25 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 23 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 22 | ||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 6 | 13 | |
| Sports Studies | 14 | 3 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 10 | 3 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 12 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 3 | 9 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 11 | ||
| Physical Fitness Technician | 10 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 10 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 7 | 2 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 8 | ||
| General Studies | 8 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 7 | ||
| History, General | 7 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 7 | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 7 | ||
| Accounting | 6 | ||
| Finance, General | 6 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 6 | ||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 5 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 5 | ||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 5 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 5 | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 5 | ||
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 5 | ||
| Sociology, General | 5 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 | ||
| Dance, General | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 4 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 3 | ||
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 3 | ||
| Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 3 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 1 | ||
| Environmental Science | 1 | ||
| Public Health, General | 1 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 469 | 343 | 58 |
Springfield College has a graduation rate of 68%, which is among the 25% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% | 61% | 75% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Springfield College has published 2,337 scientific papers with 35,778 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Psychology, Political Science, Biology, Computer Science, Law, Sociology, Physical Therapy, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 12 | 88 |
| 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 | 23 | 224 |
| 2002 | 26 | 262 |
| 2003 | 30 | 330 |
| 2004 | 44 | 428 |
| 2005 | 33 | 502 |
| 2006 | 27 | 542 |
| 2007 | 35 | 650 |
| 2008 | 29 | 686 |
| 2009 | 58 | 749 |
| 2010 | 38 | 895 |
| 2011 | 63 | 1053 |
| 2012 | 35 | 1192 |
| 2013 | 35 | 1201 |
| 2014 | 165 | 1390 |
| 2015 | 67 | 1474 |
| 2016 | 81 | 1527 |
| 2017 | 76 | 1576 |
| 2018 | 60 | 1811 |
| 2019 | 79 | 1956 |
| 2020 | 77 | 2346 |
| 2021 | 115 | 2695 |
| 2022 | 113 | 2576 |
| 2023 | 119 | 2621 |
| 2024 | 73 | 2542 |
Springfield College alumni
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John Cena
- Enrolled in Springfield College
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- executive produceractorprofessional wrestleramateur wrestlerrapper
- Biography
-
John Felix Anthony Cena is an American actor and professional wrestler. As a wrestler, he has been signed to WWE since 2001, and is a record 16-time world champion as recognized by WWE alongside Ric Flair. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time.
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James Naismith
- Occupations
- physicianwriterbasketball coachclerichead coach
- 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
- inventorvolleyball playerteacherfilm editorpedagogue
- 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
- songwritertelevision actoractorsinger
- Biography
-
Donald Tai Loy Ho was a Hawaiian 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 | 625 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 263 Alden St Springfield, Massachusetts, 01109-3797 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 156,000 |
| Phone | 4137483000 |