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 & aid

Cost of attendance

These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

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Tuition & fees$45,174

Housing & food (on campus)$14,614

Books & supplies$1,300

Cost of attendance$60,729

Average net price$30,587

Same price for all students

Tuition & fees$45,174

Housing & food (on campus)$14,614

Books & supplies$1,300

Cost of attendance$60,729

Average net price$30,587

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · 2023-24

$0–30k

$22,519

$30–48k

$22,295

$48–75k

$23,364

$75–110k

$27,470

$110k+

$34,461

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Merit aid · 2025-26

Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.

Average award$27,267

Share of first-years who get one24%

Source: Springfield College's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

71%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

70%

Back for yr 2

81%

Transferred

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

73% graduated · 12% transferred · 15% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$43,692

10 yrs after entry$48,036

Debt

Median at graduation$26,250

Monthly payment$278

Middle 50% owe$12k–$27k

90th percentile$32,500

Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral/Professional University: 58% graduate within 6 yrs.

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

72%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1275

R 570–690 · M 510–640

ACT midpoint

Comp 27–29 · E 24–31 · M 27–31

SAT middle 50%: 1080–1330

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Essay prompts

How much essays count at Springfield College: Important (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)

Source: Springfield College's Common Data Set for 2025-26 — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

If Springfield College asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.

Student Body

Gender

Men 52%Women 48%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

11 : 1

Pell grant

22%

First-gen

31%

Family income

$46,944

Independent

42%

Age at entry

27.0

Part-time

Race & ethnicity

White

72%

Hispanic

11%

Black

Asian

Non-resident

AI/AN

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Field Hockey
Women's
Football
Men's
Golf
Men's
Gymnastics
Men's · Women's
Lacrosse
Men's · Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Swimming and Diving (combined)
Men's · Women's
Tennis
Men's · Women's
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Men's · Women's
Wrestling
Men's

Programs & Earnings

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

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$43,692

After 10 yrs

$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

Resources

Endowment

$103M

Full-time faculty

100%

Faculty salary

$8,245/mo

Teaching spend

$14,653

per student

Federal loans

72%

Classification

Carnegie type

Doctoral/Professional University

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, more selective admissions