Springfield College: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2748 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 780 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 713 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 35 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| # 2 of 3 | In Springfield, MA |
| # 527 of 99 | For Sports / Exercise science |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
72%
Average SAT
1,205
Average ACT
28
Avg. cost to attend
$30,039 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
1,763
Graduates
836
Male:Female Ratio
45:55
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Springfield College has an acceptance rate of 72% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 72% | 72% |
| Applicants | 3,284 | 1,798 | 1,486 |
| Admissions | 2,361 | 1,251 | 1,110 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 448 | 234 | 214 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 68% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 4% |
| â– Asian | 4% |
| â– Hispanic | 11% |
| â– Black or African American | 8% |
| â– Unknown | 4% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Springfield College.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Springfield College majors
Springfield College has granted 492 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs, 334 master's across 18 programs, and 47 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Springfield College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 5 | 82 | - |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 47 | - | 38 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 83 | - | - |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 25 | 35 | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 20 | 35 | 4 |
| Physician Assistant | 30 | 28 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 31 | 18 | - |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 46 | - | - |
| Psychology, General | 35 | - | 4 |
| Education, General | 9 | 25 | - |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | - | 34 | - |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 29 | - | - |
| History, General | 19 | - | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 16 | - | - |
| Physical Fitness Technician | - | 16 | - |
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 3 | 12 | - |
| Sports Studies | - | 15 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 12 | - | - |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | - | 11 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 10 | - | - |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | - | 9 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 7 | - | - |
| General Studies | 7 | - | - |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 7 | - | - |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 | - | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 6 | - | - |
| Public Health, General | 6 | - | - |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 5 | - | - |
| Accounting | 4 | - | - |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | - | 4 | - |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | - | 3 | - |
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | - | 3 | - |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 3 | - | - |
| Finance, General | 3 | - | - |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 3 | - | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 2 | - | - |
| Dance, General | 2 | - | - |
| Environmental Science | 2 | - | - |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | - | 1 | 1 |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 2 | - | - |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | - | - |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | - | 2 | - |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 2 | - | - |
| Sociology, General | 2 | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 1 | - | - |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | - | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 492 | 334 | 47 |
Publications & Citations
Springfield College has published 2,393 scientific papers with 37,711 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Psychology, Political Science, Biology, Law, Computer Science, Sociology, Physical Therapy, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
1,542
/ 27,613
|
|---|---|
| Medicine |
1,470
/ 28,785
|
| Psychology |
1,067
/ 21,334
|
| Political Science |
931
/ 15,988
|
| Biology |
901
/ 17,339
|
| Law |
863
/ 15,054
|
| Computer Science |
859
/ 14,114
|
| Sociology |
760
/ 12,599
|
| Physical Therapy |
732
/ 15,757
|
| Environmental Science |
717
/ 14,073
|
| Philosophy |
668
/ 13,990
|
| Mathematics |
588
/ 9,469
|
| Business |
532
/ 10,028
|
| Engineering |
512
/ 10,292
|
| Pathology |
499
/ 11,366
|
| Physics |
490
/ 10,279
|
| Social Psychology |
475
/ 11,700
|
| Geography and Cartography |
456
/ 8,432
|
| Psychiatry |
442
/ 10,451
|
| Statistics |
419
/ 7,843
|
| History |
413
/ 6,700
|
| Economics |
375
/ 8,012
|
| Chemistry |
334
/ 6,345
|
| Archaeology |
324
/ 5,967
|
| Geology |
313
/ 5,859
|
| Health Science |
308
/ 4,605
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
307
/ 5,702
|
| Sports |
298
/ 7,268
|
| Neuroscience |
291
/ 5,994
|
| Clinical Psychology |
281
/ 7,022
|
| Development Studies |
275
/ 5,320
|
| Anatomy and Physiology |
267
/ 6,141
|
| Surgery |
263
/ 7,620
|
| Art & Design |
261
/ 5,944
|
| Linguistics |
260
/ 4,820
|
| Management |
256
/ 5,722
|
| Education |
247
/ 3,098
|
| Radiology |
246
/ 3,613
|
| Ecology |
243
/ 4,770
|
| Paleontology |
236
/ 5,099
|
Annual publication & citation counts
45 Notable alumni
1. John L. Rothacher
1889-1962 (aged 73)
American football player
John Louis Rothacher was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts from 1924 to 1936, compiling a record of 66–29–12. Rothacher played football at Springfield from 1911 to 1913 as a guard before graduating in 1914.
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2. W. J. Keller
head coach
American football player
William J. Keller was an American college football player and coach and otolaryngologist. He was the second head football coach at Vanderbilt University, serving for one season, in 1893, compiling a record of 6–1. Keller also played and served as team captain for the Vanderbilt Commodores for both the 1893 and 1894 seasons. Before coming to Vanderbilt, he played at...
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3. Elmer Berry
1879-1952 (aged 73)
American football player
Elmer Berry was an American college football and basketball player and coach. He first served as a men's basketball coach at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska during the 1900–01 season.
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4. Archie Allen
1913-2006 (aged 93)
baseball player
Archie Patrick Allen was an American college baseball coach, serving primarily as head coach of the Springfield College team from 1948 to 1978. He also managed the United States and Netherlands national baseball teams.
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All 45 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
SC
Founded
1885
Motto
Spirit, Mind and Body
Colors
maroon, white
Academic calendar
September to May. Also Summer Session (June - August)
Total staff
529
Classification
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Address
263 Alden St Springfield, Massachusetts, 01109-3739 United States
City Population
156,000
Phone
4137483000
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