Springfield College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Springfield College is a private nonprofit institution located in Springfield, Massachusetts with approximately 1,751 undergraduate students enrolled. Springfield College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 72%. The average net price after financial aid is $30,587 per year. The graduation rate is 74%, and the typical graduate earns $48,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
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.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 68% graduation rate is below average for a private college, meaning roughly 1 in 3 students who start don't finish, which is worth taking seriously. That said, median debt of $23,000 at graduation is quite manageable, and the Humanics-driven focus on health sciences, human services, and education gives students a clear vocational direction that aligns well with the $48,500 median earnings figure. Worth considering if you're drawn to those specific fields and the tight-knit community of under 2,000 undergrads — just go in with a plan to stay engaged and on track.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 5% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,751 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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