Springfield College is a private, coeducational college located in Springfield, Massachusetts. The institution offers undergraduate, post-graduate, and doctoral degrees. Basketball was invented in the college in 1891 by Canadian graduate student James Naismith. The college has a philosophy of “humanity” which calls for the education of the whole person (in spirit, mind, and body) for leadership in service to others. The College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

Springfield College Courses

Springfield College offers bachelor’s degrees in more than 40 majors, master’s degrees in a variety of different fields, and doctoral programs in counseling psychology, physical therapy, and physical education. The student-to-faculty member ratio is 15:1. The College is split into five schools: The School of Arts, Sciences, and Professional Studies; the School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; School of Health Sciences and Rehabilitation; the School of Professional and Continuing Studies; and the School of Social Work.

Springfield College Rankings

The school has a student population of 3,621 Undergraduates and 1,441 Postgraduates. On rankings, the U.S & World Report ranked the college as 25th for best regional Universities – North Region for 2018. The same organization ranked the college 12th in a listing of Best Value Schools for Regional Universities – North; and 8th for schools with the highest percentage of alumni enrolling in a graduate school in 2013. Springfield College consists of one main campus, located in Springfield, Massachusetts, and eight campuses for its School of Professional and Continuing Studies in Boston, Massachusetts; Houston, Texas; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; St. Johnsbury, Vermont; Tustin, California; Tampa, Florida; and Wilmington, Delaware.

Springfield College Tuition and Cost of Living

The following is the cost schedule for undergraduates and postgraduates study for the 2022-2022 academic session.

Indirect Costs (estimated)

Meal Plans

The meal plans include meals per semester, rather than per week, affording students the flexibility to eat as they choose. Unused meals will be lost at the end of the semester, rather than at the end of the week. Costs cover meal plans for both academic semesters.

Residence Hall Fees

SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING STUDIES TUITION

The following schedule is for Master of Science in Human Services and Master of Business Administration with tuition of $5,760, on full-time Status of 9 semester hours, and per credit hour of $640. This is a reliable estimate for the other graduate program cost.

Scholarships and Aid

On average, Springfield College’s tuition fees and financial aid package is $29,300, which accounts for scholarships, grants, and loans. After the package is applied, the average cost—based on tuition, fees, and standard room and board—is $22,935. Some aid packages may be more or less than this amount. All undergraduate students are initially considered for an academic/merit scholarship when they are evaluated for admission into Springfield College. These scholarships cover Springfield College tuition fees. Eligibility for academic scholarships is listed below. The scholarships are solely for tuition, for a maximum of four years, and only for undergraduate degrees.

Trustee Scholarship: Value is $22,000 per year ($88,000 over four years). Requires a Cumulative Weighted GPA of 3.2 or higher.Presidential Scholarship: Value is $18,000 per year ($72,000 over four years). Requires a Cumulative Weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher.Dean Scholarship: Value is $15,000 per year ($60,000 over four years). Requires a Cumulative Weighted GPA of 2.5 or higher

Students that do not meet the criteria for a merit scholarship Should check the:

Applying for Financial Aid

This process is for incoming first-year and transfer students.