Springfield Technical Community College Tuition &

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Springfield Technical Community College is a public community college in Springfield, Massachusetts, serving roughly 4,759 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,662 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,904. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (38.6%) and White (32.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,904
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $5,662 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 4,759 33.9% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 31.80%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
  • First-Generation Students: 48.1%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 16.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 49.8%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 7,468
  • Room & Board: $12,906 annual estimate

Springfield Technical Community College: what the data shows

Common questions about Springfield Technical Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Springfield Technical Community College?

Springfield Technical Community College is located in Springfield, MA (ZIP 01105-1296).

NCES locale classification: Suburb.

Is Springfield Technical Community College public or private?

Springfield Technical Community College is a Public institution.

How much does Springfield Technical Community College cost?

Published tuition: $5,904 in-state, $11,112 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $5,662.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$4,250
$30,001–$48,000$3,833
$48,001–$75,000$6,675
$75,001–$110,000$8,925
$110,001+$13,867

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $23,616.

How big is Springfield Technical Community College?

Total enrollment: 4,759 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 7,468 students.

About 34% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Springfield Technical Community College?

150%-time completion rate: 31.80%.

First-year retention: 62.7%.

What do graduates of Springfield Technical Community College earn?

Median earnings: $35,824 six years after entry; $36,966 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,570.

50.12% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Springfield Technical Community College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Springfield Technical Community College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 31.80%; median earnings $36,966 at 10 years; net price $5,662. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$5,904
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Springfield Technical Community College was $5,904.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$5,662
2024 Value

In 2024 Springfield Technical Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,662.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$22,648 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$5,662 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$23,616 4-Year In-State Tuition

$44,448 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$12,906 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$20,010 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$80,040 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Springfield Technical Community College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

50.12% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

22.06% 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 Technical Community 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 Technical Community 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$5,106$11,616$9,122
2014$5,106$11,616$8,754
2015$5,436$11,946$8,184
2016$5,736$12,246$8,299
2017$6,066$12,576$8,399
2018$5,088$10,296$8,011
2019$5,328$10,536$8,943
2020$5,560$10,768$8,867
2021$5,520$10,728$9,727
2022$5,520$10,728$9,753
2023$5,520$10,728$8,196

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

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Springfield Technical Community College reported total enrollment of about 4,759 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (38.6%), White (32.2%), and Black or African American (14.6%). About 50.12% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.1% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33.9% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Springfield Technical Community College in 2024 is 4,759 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 7,468 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

62.7%
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 Hispanic or Latino at 38.6%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

12.86% 100% Completion Time

31.80% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 12.86% of students graduating from Springfield Technical Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 24% male / 76% female
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 11% male / 89% female
  • Business/Commerce, General: 44% male / 56% 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 Technical Community College.

Return on Investment

$6,570 Median Student Debt

$36,966 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

17.77% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

1532.20% Return on Investment

1.8 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Springfield Technical Community College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 58 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 143 completions

2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 66 completions

3. Business/Commerce, General: 59 completions

4. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 46 completions

5. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 45 completions

6. Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology: 43 completions

7. Computer Engineering Technology/Technician: 36 completions

8. Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician: 29 completions

9. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder: 29 completions

Most popular programs at Springfield Technical Community College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Springfield Technical Community College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Springfield Technical Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 49.8%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,978
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,518

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 Technical Community College is a public institution located in Springfield, MA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General. Enrollment is approximately 4,759 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (38.6%), White (32.2%), Black or African American (14.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 31.80%. Approximately 50.12% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.1% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional

Location

Springfield, MA 01105-1296

Region: New England

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 31.80% graduation rate at Springfield Technical Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.

Diverse Program Offerings: With over 58 distinct degree programs, Springfield Technical Community College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Springfield Technical Community College located?

Springfield Technical Community College is located in Springfield, MA.

How much does Springfield Technical Community College cost?

Reported tuition is $5,904 and average net price is $5,662 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,906 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Springfield Technical Community College?

Springfield Technical Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 7,468 students, Hispanic or Latino (38.6%), White (32.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Springfield Technical Community College?

About 48.1% of students at Springfield Technical Community College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Springfield Technical Community College earn?

Median earnings are $35,824 six years after entry and $36,966 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Springfield Technical Community College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 31.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Springfield Technical Community College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,570.

Is Springfield Technical Community College public or private?

Springfield Technical Community College is a public institution located in Springfield, MA.

Is Springfield Technical Community College an HBCU?

No. Springfield Technical Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Springfield Technical Community College a tribal college?

No. Springfield Technical Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Springfield Technical Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Springfield Technical Community College reports 38.6% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Springfield Technical Community College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Springfield Technical Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Massachusetts trade schools profile
  • 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.