Springfield College — College Profile

About

Springfield College is globally recognized as the birthplace of basketball and is best known for its premier academic programs in health sciences, exercise science, physical education, and sport management. Anchored by its signature "Humanics" philosophy, the university emphasizes educating the whole person—in spirit, mind, and body—for leadership in service to others. The active, wellness-focused campus culture is defined by a deep commitment to community service and a highly successful NCAA Division III athletics tradition. Through extensive hands-on clinical placements and immersive field experiences, Springfield uniquely prepares students for impactful careers in healthcare, fitness, education, and human services.

Wikipedia:Springfield College is a private university in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. The institution's mission, called the Humanics philosophy, calls for educating students in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to others. It is also notable for its historical significance as the birthplace of basketball, which was invented on campus in 1891 by Canadian-American instructor and graduate student James Naismith.

Location

Springfield, MA, 01109-3739 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

BDL · Hartford/Springfield

13 mi away

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Cost

Cost of attendance

$60,729

Avg net price

$30,587

Room & board

$14,614

Tuition

$45,174

Books & supplies

$1,300/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$22,519

$30–48k

$22,295

$48–75k

$23,364

$75–110k

$27,470

$110k+

$34,461

Admissions

Admit rate

72%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1275

Reading 570–690

Math 510–640

ACT midpoint

Composite 27–29

English 24–31

Math 27–31

SAT range (25th–75th percentile)

40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Springfield College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

71%

4-yr on-time completion

70%

1st-yr retention

81%

Transfer-out rate

8-year outcomes

Graduated

73%

Transferred

12%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

15%

Median earnings (6yr)

$43,692

Median earnings (10yr)

$48,036

Median debt

$26,250

Monthly loan payment

$278

Debt range (25th–75th)

$12,000–$27,000

Debt (90th percentile)

$32,500

Student Body

Men 52%Women 48%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

22%

First-generation

31%

Median family income

$46,944

Independent students

42%

Avg age at entry

27.0

Part-time students

Race & ethnicity

White

72%

Hispanic

11%

Black

Asian

Non-resident

AI/AN

Unknown

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$43,692

10 years after entry

$48,036

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness97

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions79

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions45

Psychology, General42

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General38

Business Administration, Management and Operations31

Criminal Justice and Corrections26

Marketing15

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services12

Communication and Media Studies11

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods11

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas11

Computer and Information Sciences, General10

Finance and Financial Management Services10

English Language and Literature, General9

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities8

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Institutional

Endowment

$103M

Classification

Doctoral/Professional

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, more selective admissions

Full-time faculty

100%

Avg faculty salary

$8,245/mo

Instructional spend/student

$14,653