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Springfield College
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Information Summary
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
Insufficient Data |
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| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$36,915 |
| Admission
Success rate |
63% |
| SAT
75 %ile scores |
1110 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
20 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
81% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
4,994 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Springfield, MA 01109-3797
| Surrounding community | Midsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 30,655 (30,655 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 9,977 (2.84 people per house) |
| Families | 6,870 (3.39 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 15,991 |
| Pop. — Asian | 469 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 70 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 377 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 10,633 |
| Pop. — Other | 4,427 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
| Undergraduate | Professions focus, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Single doctoral (education) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Majority undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Medium four-year, highly residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Campus Crime Statistics
Ranks 346th on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index
| Incidents | per 1000 Students | |
|---|---|---|
| Aggravated assault | 9 | 1.89 |
| Forcible rape | 4 | 0.84 |
| Murder & Non-Negligent Manslaughter | N/A | N/A |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.21 |
| Violent crime | 14 | 2.94 |
| Arson | N/A | N/A |
| Burglary | 20 | 4.21 |
| Larceny-theft | 40 | 8.41 |
| Vehicle theft | N/A | N/A |
| Property crime | 60 | 12.62 |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Springfield College?
Ranks 346th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $23,700 | $23,700 | $23,700 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $375 | $375 | $375 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $719 | $719 | $719 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $21,570 | $21,570 | $21,570 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $50 | $50 | $50 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $719 | $719 | $719 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $36,915 | $36,915 | $36,915 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $24,975 | $24,975 | $24,975 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $24,975 | $24,975 | $24,975 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $21,595 |
$21,595 |
$21,595 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $900 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $9,030 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,500 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 2,321 (1,218 male / 1,103 female) |
| Admitted | 1,456 (728 male / 728 female) |
| Admission rate | 63% |
| First-time Enrollment | 552 (278 male / 274 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 552 (278 male / 274 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 4,994 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Springfield College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Springfield College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Empire Eight |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | New England Women's & Meni's Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | New England Women's & Meni's Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | New England Women's & Meni's Athletic Conference |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 848th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 98% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 450 / 540 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 470 / 570 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 920 / 1110 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 2,076 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $4,700 |
| Board Fee | $5,340 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Springfield College Ranks 483rd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,554 | 83 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,798 | 82 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $9,998 | 483 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $7,167 | 462 | |
| Any financial aid type | 525 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Springfield College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 2 | 5 | 7 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 275 | 849 | 1,124 |
Hispanic | 100 | 283 | 383 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 30 | 46 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 5 | 7 | 12 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,136 | 1,547 | 2,683 |
Race Unknown | 303 | 436 | 739 |
| Total | 1,837 | 3,157 | 4,994 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Springfield College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 14 | 4 | 18 |
Hispanic | 8 | 8 | 16 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 4 | 11 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | 1 | 1 |
White Non-Hispanic | 235 | 196 | 431 |
Race Unknown | 51 | 24 | 75 |
| Total | 317 | 238 | 555 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Springfield College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176 | 550 | 726 | |
| 33 | 91 | 124 | |
| 9 | 99 | 108 | |
| 38 | 50 | 88 | |
| 35 | 23 | 58 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Springfield College Ranks 861st for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $62,911 ($65,532 male / $59,830 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 211 (114 male / 97 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | N/A |
| FT Faculty Ratio | N/A |
| Total Benefits | $3,518,015 |
Springfield College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Springfield College or Springfield College in Illinois (SCI) is a college in the capital city of the U.S. state of Illinois, Springfield. The partnership with Benedictine resulted in SCI awarding its first bachelor’s degrees and is the first step in a general merger of the two institutions per the guidelines of the Illinois Board of Higher Education and the U.S. Department of Education.
Springfield College Academics
Springfield College is unique in its study options. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Specifically, the university has a Cross-Registration, Double Major, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, ROTC, Air Force, ROTC, Army, Semester At Sea, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad and Teacher Certification. Again, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling, Placement Service, Veterans Counselor and Women’s Services can help.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Springfield College.
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biology
- Computer Science:
- Computer Graphics, Computer/Information Sciences – General, Information Sciences/Systems
- Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
- Biological/Physical Sciences
- Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
- Exercise Sciences, Health/Physical Fitness, Parks/Leisure Facilities Management, Sport/Fitness Administration
- Security and Protective Services:
- Law Enforcement Administration
- History:
- History – General
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Art Therapy, Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Clinical Laboratory Science, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology, Emergency Medical Technology, Health System Administration, Medical Records Administration, Physician Assistance, Predentistry, Public Health, Recreational Therapy
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General
- Social Sciences:
- Political Science/Government, Sociology
- Education:
- Art Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Health Teacher Education, Physical Education, Secondary Education, Special Education
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Business Administration/Management
- English Language and Literature:
- English
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Art – General, Dance
- Public Administration and Service:
- Community Organization/Advocacy, Human Services
Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of April. Moreover, for international students, the application fee is 50.
Springfield College Admissions
Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 69%. Remember that this can change at any time. This school did not report their application fee. Transfer student are not ignored. In particular, there were two hundred and twenty-eight total number of transfer students who applied and one hundred and twenty-six total number of transfer students who were admitted.
For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of April. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of April and the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. If you wish to apply early, your application will be do no later than the 1st of December, of which you should hear back from the university no later than the 1st of February. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 15th of March. Transfer students must apply no later than the 1st of August, with priority applications due on the 15th of April. Similarly, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 1st of March. The regular application is due the 1st of April. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year.
Springfield College Financial Aid
Financial aid distribution is at fifty-four percent scholarships per grants and forty-six percent loans per jobs. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE and FAFSA. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Minority Status, Alumni Affiliation and Leadership.
Springfield College Students
The university is a Private, College of Health Sciences, Liberal Arts College, Four-year, Coed, where 69 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. Besides, it is part of an Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. Springfield College offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees. Further, the student body consists of thirty-one percent in-state students, sixty-nine percent out-of-state students, forty-four percent women, fifty-six percent men, less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, two percent asian per pacific islander, two percent black per non-hispanic, two percent hispanic, eighty percent white per non-hispanic, thirteen percent race per ethnicity unreported, thirteen percent in top 10th of graduating class, thirty-five percent in top quarter of graduating class and seventy-two percent in top half of graduating class. The school’s size is approximately two thousand, one hundred and eighty-eight degree-seeking undergrads, five hundred and seventy-four first-time degree-seeking freshmen and nine hundred and seventy-three graduate enrollment.
This school features the Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. Furthermore, the university has many unique facilites such as 81-acre campground and outdoor adventure area.. Clearly, the school is located 90 miles from Boston, 26 miles from Hartford, Connecticut.
Springfield College Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Cross_country
- Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Football
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Golf
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Handball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Soccer
- Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Track_and_field
- Men’s NCAA Division III and Women’s NCAA Division III Track_indoor
- Men’s NCAA Division III and Women’s NCAA Division III Track_outdoor
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Volleyball
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Intramural Wrestling















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