Springfield College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2651 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #744 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #682 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #29 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #2 of 3 | In Springfield |
| #477 of 1,145 | For Sports / Exercise science |
| Top50% | For 24 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 76%
- Undergraduates
- 2,005
- Graduates
- 916
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- 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 76% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 74% | 77% |
| Applicants | 3,549 | 1,873 | 1,676 |
| Admissions | 2,684 | 1,393 | 1,291 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 529 | 281 | 248 |
146 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
7 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
82 or 16%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1100
or below
75% of them
had 1300
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Springfield College are 1100-1300 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
11 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 26
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Springfield College are 26-31 (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 | 1954 (67%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 276 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 237 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 201 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 123 (4%) |
| Asian | 84 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 26 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Springfield College is $27,930 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 | $19,057 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,834 |
| $48-75K | $22,056 |
| $75-110K | $27,472 |
| $110K+ | $31,385 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $41,128 | $34,140 |
| Tuition in-state | $41,128 | $34,140 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $41,128 | $34,140 |
| Fee in-district | $566 | $396 |
| Fee in-state | $566 | $396 |
| Fee out-of-state | $566 | $396 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,984 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,720 |
| Room charge | $7,468 |
| Meal charge | $6,252 |
Springfield College majors
Springfield College has granted 473 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs, 315 master's across 24 programs, and 55 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Springfield College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 108 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 38 | 37 | |
| Physician Assistant | 34 | 33 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 29 | 37 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 48 | 10 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 45 | ||
| Psychology, General | 35 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 32 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 21 | 8 | 3 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 18 | 9 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 22 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 20 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 17 | 1 | |
| General Studies | 17 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 3 | 12 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 15 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 11 | ||
| Physical Fitness Technician | 11 | ||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 4 | 6 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 10 | ||
| Education, General | 10 | ||
| Sports Studies | 9 | 1 | |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 8 | ||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 8 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 8 | ||
| Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 6 | 2 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 7 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 7 | ||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 6 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 4 | 2 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 6 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | ||
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 6 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 5 | ||
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 5 | ||
| Sociology, General | 5 | ||
| Accounting | 4 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| Environmental Science | 4 | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 4 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Finance, General | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 2 | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 2 | ||
| Dance, General | 1 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 473 | 315 | 55 |
Springfield College has a graduation rate of 73%, which is among the 19% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 73% | 65% | 82% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Springfield College has published 2,012 scientific papers with 24,694 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 13 | 51 |
| 1992 | 13 | 67 |
| 1993 | 27 | 81 |
| 1994 | 26 | 75 |
| 1995 | 29 | 83 |
| 1996 | 28 | 90 |
| 1997 | 31 | 104 |
| 1998 | 33 | 129 |
| 1999 | 31 | 131 |
| 2000 | 30 | 152 |
| 2001 | 23 | 167 |
| 2002 | 25 | 178 |
| 2003 | 28 | 213 |
| 2004 | 40 | 333 |
| 2005 | 33 | 353 |
| 2006 | 21 | 368 |
| 2007 | 33 | 492 |
| 2008 | 29 | 477 |
| 2009 | 56 | 517 |
| 2010 | 35 | 676 |
| 2011 | 66 | 803 |
| 2012 | 30 | 825 |
| 2013 | 31 | 925 |
| 2014 | 52 | 1017 |
| 2015 | 67 | 1139 |
| 2016 | 81 | 1147 |
| 2017 | 58 | 1144 |
| 2018 | 67 | 1405 |
| 2019 | 71 | 1508 |
| 2020 | 77 | 1729 |
| 2021 | 102 | 2033 |
| 2022 | 92 | 1954 |
| 2023 | 105 | 1909 |
Springfield College alumni
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John Cena
- Enrolled in Springfield College
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- voice actorwriterexecutive produceractormusician
- Biography
-
John Felix Anthony Cena is an American professional wrestler, actor, and former rapper. As a wrestler, he has been signed to WWE since 2001, but has been performing part-time since 2018. A record 16-time world champion as recognized by WWE, Cena is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time.
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James Naismith
- Occupations
- basketball playerhead coachclericbasketball coachwriter
- 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. After moving to the United States, he wrote the original basketball rule book and founded the University of Kansas basketball program. Naismith lived to see basketball adopted as an Olympic demonstration sport in 1904 and as an official event at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, as well as the birth of the National Invitation Tournament (1938) and the NCAA Tournament (1939).
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William G. Morgan
- Occupations
- teachervolleyball playerinventorpedagoguefilm editor
- 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
- television actorsongwritersingeractor
- 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 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 | 622 |
| 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 |