# Springfield College

Private nonprofit college in Springfield, MA. IPEDS ID 167899.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/springfield-college · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/springfield-college.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 72% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $30,587 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 74%; beats 64% of MA colleges and 84% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $48,036; beats 13% of MA colleges and 34% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $23,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,519 |
| 30-48k | $22,295 |
| 48-75k | $23,364 |
| 75-110k | $27,470 |
| 110k+ | $34,461 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.07 years on average (64% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $48,036 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,519 | $91,652 | 11.2 years |
| 30-48k | $22,295 | $90,741 | 11.1 years |
| 48-75k | $23,364 | $95,091 | 11.7 years |
| 75-110k | $27,470 | $111,803 | 13.7 years |
| 110k+ | $34,461 | $140,256 | 17.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $60,729
- Tuition and fees: $45,174
- Housing and meals: $14,202; books: $1,300

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 570–690; SAT math: 510–640; ACT: 27–29 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 3,614 applicants, 2,538 admitted, 476 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 72%, ACT 27–29 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 70%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (39 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | not reported | $89,140 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $28,487 | $86,056 | $27,000 |
| Health Sciences | $11,874 | $76,417 | $27,000 |
| Business | not reported | $71,807 | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | $69,355 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice | $41,441 | $60,494 | $25,500 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $34,191 | $54,181 | $27,000 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $44,961 | $54,080 | $31,415 |
| Education | $45,906 | $53,222 | $27,000 |
| Communications | $30,607 | $50,506 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $33,197 | $49,255 | $26,249 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | $26,500 |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Nutrition Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) → Radiologic technologist: median wage $83,280 (Springfield, MA), $103,620 (MA), $80,110 (U.S.)
- Criminal Justice → Police officer: median wage $83,050 (Springfield, MA), $78,940 (MA), $76,210 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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