Springfield College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Springfield College is a private research university in Springfield, Massachusetts, enrolling about 1,751 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 71.89% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $48,036 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $45,174
- 2024 Average Net Price: $30,587 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 71.89% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,751 99.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 74.19%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
- First-Generation Students: 31.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 7.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1275
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,814
- Applicants (IPEDS): 3,614
- Room & Board: $14,614 annual estimate
Springfield College: what the data shows
Common questions about Springfield College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Springfield College?
Springfield College is located in Springfield, MA (ZIP 01109-3739).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Springfield College public or private?
Springfield College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Springfield College cost?
Published tuition: $45,174.
Average net price after aid: $30,587.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $22,519 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $22,295 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $23,364 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $27,470 |
| $110,001+ | $34,461 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $180,696.
How hard is it to get into Springfield College?
Admission rate: 71.89%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1275 and midpoint ACT 27.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Springfield College?
Total enrollment: 1,751 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,814 students.
Graduate enrollment: 836 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Springfield College?
150%-time completion rate: 74.19%.
First-year retention: 80.7%.
What do graduates of Springfield College earn?
Median earnings: $43,692 six years after entry; $48,036 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,250.
22.36% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Springfield College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Social Work (87 completions)
- Physical Therapy/Therapist (85 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (83 completions)
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist (60 completions)
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching (59 completions)
- Physician Associate/Assistant (58 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (52 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (46 completions)
- Psychology, General (42 completions)
- Education, General (34 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Springfield College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 71.89%; completion rate 74.19%; median earnings $48,036 at 10 years; net price $30,587. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$45,174
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Springfield College was $45,174.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$30,587
2024 Value
In 2024 Springfield College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,587.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$122,348 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$30,587 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$180,696 4-Year Tuition
$14,614 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,300 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$61,088 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$244,352 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Springfield College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
22.36% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
72.12% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Springfield College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Springfield College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $32,560 | $32,560 | $27,674 |
| 2014 | $33,455 | $33,455 | $27,466 |
| 2015 | $34,455 | $34,455 | $27,047 |
| 2016 | $35,475 | $35,475 | $27,502 |
| 2017 | $36,535 | $36,535 | $27,637 |
| 2018 | $37,444 | $37,444 | $28,387 |
| 2019 | $39,305 | $39,305 | $30,134 |
| 2020 | $40,480 | $40,480 | $28,710 |
| 2021 | $40,480 | $40,480 | $27,837 |
| 2022 | $41,694 | $41,694 | $27,201 |
| 2023 | $43,707 | $43,707 | $29,187 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
71.89% Acceptance Rate
3,614 Total Applicants
2,538 Students Admitted
476 First-Time Students Enrolled
18.75% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1275
ACT Average: 27
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Springfield College reported total enrollment of about 1,751 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 52% male and 48% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (71.8%), Hispanic or Latino (10.7%), and Black or African American (6.9%). About 22.36% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 31.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Springfield College in 2024 is 1,751 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,814 students. Graduate enrollment is about 836 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
80.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 71.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
70.40% 100% Completion Time
74.19% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 70.40% of students graduating from Springfield College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Social Work: 15% male / 85% female
- Physical Therapy/Therapist: 29% male / 71% female
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 58% male / 42% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Springfield College.
Return on Investment
$26,250 Median Student Debt
$48,036 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
54.65% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
292.62% Return on Investment
5.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Springfield College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 50 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Social Work: 87 completions
2. Physical Therapy/Therapist: 85 completions
3. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 83 completions
4. Occupational Therapy/Therapist: 60 completions
5. Physical Education Teaching and Coaching: 59 completions
6. Physician Associate/Assistant: 58 completions
7. Business Administration and Management, General: 52 completions
8. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 46 completions
9. Psychology, General: 42 completions
Most popular programs at Springfield College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Springfield College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Springfield College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,245
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $14,653
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Springfield College is a private non-profit institution located in Springfield, MA, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Social Work, Physical Therapy/Therapist, Exercise Science and Kinesiology. Enrollment is approximately 1,751 students. Student body composition includes White (71.8%), Hispanic or Latino (10.7%), Black or African American (6.9%). The admission rate is 71.89%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1275. The 150%-time completion rate is 74.19%. Approximately 22.36% of students receive Pell Grants. About 31.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
Location
Springfield, MA 01109-3739
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Springfield College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Springfield College located?
Springfield College is located in Springfield, MA.
What is Springfield College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Springfield College is 71.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 3,614 applicants and 2,538 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Springfield College cost?
Reported tuition is $45,174 and average net price is $30,587 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,614 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Springfield College?
Springfield College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,814 students, White (71.8%), Hispanic or Latino (10.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Springfield College?
About 31.4% of students at Springfield College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Springfield College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Springfield College reports midpoint SAT about 1275 and midpoint ACT about 27.
What do graduates of Springfield College earn?
Median earnings are $43,692 six years after entry and $48,036 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Springfield College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 74.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Springfield College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,250.
Is Springfield College public or private?
Springfield College is a private nonprofit institution located in Springfield, MA.
Is Springfield College an HBCU?
No. Springfield College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Springfield College a tribal college?
No. Springfield College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Massachusetts college costs
- Massachusetts colleges by ROI
- Springfield, Massachusetts city profile
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Massachusetts
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.