Overview
Enrollment
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| Location | Springfield, Massachusetts |
| Online | spfldcol.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Springfield College, located in Springfield, Massachusetts, sits on a 100-acre main campus in the city's Pine Point neighborhood, approximately 90 miles west of Boston. Founded in 1885 as the International YMCA Training School, the institution is historically significant as the birthplace of basketball, invented by faculty member James Naismith in 1891. The college operates as a private institution with a focus on health sciences, physical education, and human services, maintaining its historical connection to the YMCA movement through academic programs and community engagement. The campus features a mix of historic Colonial Revival and modern buildings, with traditional residence halls housing most undergraduate students. Springfield College competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Pride, with particularly strong programs in gymnastics and wrestling.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
Springfield College is rated within the top 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Springfield College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#258 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#194 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#22 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#21 in Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
#300 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#21 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1070/1260 |
| GPA | 3.56 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $1,141 |
| Room and Board | $14,202 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,350 |
| Total One Year Cost | $61,559 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 28% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 22% |
| Education | 14% |
| Business | 7% |
| Psychology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=167899 IPEDS survey data for Springfield College.
Current students may use the Springfield College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025