C+
Above Average
Score: 57/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
36/100 · earnings-weighted

Springfield College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Springfield, Massachusetts 01109
Springfield College campus, Springfield, MA
Springfield College campus, Springfield, MA. Photo: Pub. by The Springfield News Company Tichnor Bros. Inc., Boston, Mass., Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
79/100
Affordability
F
12/100
Resources
C+
64/100
Experience
A+
92/100
Prestige
C
43/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,785
Total Enrollment
68%
Graduation Rate
84%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
70%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Springfield College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$48,036
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$43,692
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$26,250
Median debt at graduation
74.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,275
Average SAT
27
Median ACT
22.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 55% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 10th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MA wage index 1.29). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Springfield College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Biological and Biomedical Sciences—$89,140+36%#2 of 17#10$27,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$28,487$86,056+22%#47 of 253#108$27,000
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences$11,874$76,417+25%#17 of 156#39$26,250
Business/Commerce—$71,807+5%#63 of 271#185—
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions—$69,355+24%#22 of 85#32$27,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections$41,441$60,494+9%#128 of 660#421$24,250
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$34,191$54,181-1%#281 of 610#516$27,000
Community Organization and Advocacy$44,961$54,080+4%#11 of 24#17$23,302
Education$45,906$53,222+7%#25 of 71#50$27,000
Communication and Media Studies$30,607$50,506-10%#432 of 660#591$27,000
Psychology$33,197$49,255-3%#583 of 1027#929$25,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Springfield College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $284,279
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,138/mo — vs ~$859/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 01103 (9.1% cap, Springfield)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $42,566 $42,566
Room $7,730
Board $6,472
Total Cost (On-Campus) $61,559 $61,559

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
23%
Receive Pell Grants
75%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Social Work 87 grads/yr Physical Therapy/Therapist 85 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 83 grads/yr Occupational Therapy/Therapist 60 grads/yr Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 59 grads/yr Physician Assistant 58 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 52 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 46 grads/yr Psychology, General 42 grads/yr Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 34 grads/yr Education, General 34 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 29 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 20 grads/yr History, General 19 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 19 grads/yr Physical Fitness Technician 16 grads/yr Sports Studies 15 grads/yr Art Therapy/Therapist 15 grads/yr Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 12 grads/yr English Language and Literature, General 12 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Springfield College's top programs commonly pursue.

Social and community service managers
$78k/yr 219,800 jobs
Social work teachers, postsecondary
$76k/yr 17,100 jobs
Social workers, all other
$69k/yr 81,000 jobs
Healthcare social workers
$68k/yr 193,200 jobs
Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists
$65k/yr 92,300 jobs
Marriage and family therapists
$64k/yr 77,800 jobs
Mental health and substance abuse social workers
$60k/yr 136,800 jobs
Child, family, and school social workers
$59k/yr 399,900 jobs

Student Demographics

2,785
Total Students
55%
Women
99%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 68%
Hispanic 10%
Black 7%
Asian 3%
Two or More 1%
Non-Resident 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 93%
Hybrid (Some Online) 7%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 99%
25-64 (Adult) 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Springfield College?
Springfield College has an acceptance rate of 70%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Springfield College?
Tuition at Springfield College is $42,566 for in-state students and $42,566 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Springfield College?
The graduation rate at Springfield College is 68%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Springfield College a good school?
Springfield College has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Springfield College?
Springfield College has a total enrollment of 2,785 students. Most students (99%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology