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About Springfield College

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Springfield College is a private university in Springfield, MA, known for its health sciences focus, humanics philosophy, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 76%, Springfield College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 529 students each year. Springfield College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1080–1350, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Springfield College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $29,039 per year; the sticker price of $56,590 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Springfield College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

76%
Overall Accept Rate
2.00
Typical Admitted GPA
1215
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 1.00 – 2.50 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1080 – 1350 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Springfield College

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Essay Strategy
Springfield College is built around its Humanics philosophy, which focuses on spirit, mind, and body together. Reference this philosophy directly in your essay and connect it to how you have lived or want to live that approach in your own work, community, or health field goals.
Application Strategy
Springfield College has deep roots in physical therapy, athletic training, health sciences, and social work, so clearly name your intended major on your application and explain why Springfield specifically prepares you for that career path, not just why you like the field.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Springfield College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$57k/yr$22.5k
30k-48k~$57k/yr$22.3k
48k-75k~$57k/yr$23.4k
75k-110k~$57k/yr$27.5k
110k+~$57k/yr$34.5k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

68%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$44k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,017
Undergrad Enrollment
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