Springfield College
Springfield College at a Glance
Reviewed by James A. Barham, PhD, Vice President and Academic Editor. Influence ranks come from our InfluenceRanking™ methodology; other figures come from federal data, with the year shown under each section. Report an error
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About Springfield College
According to Wikipedia, Springfield College is a private university in Springfield, Massachusetts. It is known as the birthplace of basketball because the sport was invented there in 1891 by Canadian-American instructor James Naismith. The institution's philosophy of "humanics... calls for the education of the whole person—in spirit, mind, and body—for leadership in service to others."
Springfield College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,614 | 72% | 81% | 71% | 1205 | 28 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Springfield College Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $46,700 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $18,055 |
| 30K - 48K | $21,635 |
| 48K - 75K | $21,381 |
| 75K - 110K | $23,630 |
| 110K+ | $32,591 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Springfield College Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Springfield College students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $59,623 a year, and 93% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Springfield College's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 2,849 | 1,945 | 904 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Springfield College?
Springfield College is located at 263 Alden St, Springfield, MA 01109-3739.
How Safe is Springfield College?
Like every college that receives federal student aid, Springfield College publishes an annual security report with its campus crime statistics and safety policies. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, Springfield College has a violent crime rate of 0.12% and a property crime rate of 0.46%. Springfield has a violent crime rate of 0.89% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 2.87%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is Springfield College Known For?
Springfield College is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Social Work
- Education
- Medical
- Psychology
- History
- Biology
- Literature
- Business
- Sociology
- Communications
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Criminal Justice
Springfield College's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Springfield College's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Springfield College ranks #142 in the U.S. and #321 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
social-work DegreesSpringfield College ranks #284 in the U.S. and #1162 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesSpringfield College ranks #292 in the U.S. and #1045 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesSpringfield College ranks #371 in the U.S. and #922 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesSpringfield College ranks #420 in the U.S. and #1191 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesSpringfield College ranks #585 in the U.S. and #2527 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesSpringfield College ranks #637 in the U.S. and #1922 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesSpringfield College ranks #671 in the U.S. and #2542 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesSpringfield College ranks #750 in the U.S. and #2566 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesSpringfield College ranks #825 in the U.S. and #3090 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesSpringfield College ranks #893 in the U.S. and #3976 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesSpringfield College ranks #1321 in the U.S. and #5059 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesSpringfield College ranks #1681 in the U.S. and #3253 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
criminal-justice DegreesWho Are Springfield College's Most Influential Alumni?
Springfield College's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Social Work, Anthropology, and Psychology. Here are some of Springfield College's most famous alumni:
- James Naismith
- A Canadian-American coach. James Naismith is inventor of basketball.
- Harold Amos
- An American microbiologist.
- Nancy E. Gary
- An American academic administrator.
- Fernando Picó
- A Puerto Rican Jesuit, historian and academic .
- Sharpe James
- An American politician.
- Danny Ford
- An American football player and coach.
- Don Ho
- A Hawaiian musician/entertainer .
- Charley Casserly
- An American football executive.
- Justine Siegal
- An American baseball coach and sports educator.
- Dan Tomasulo
- An American psychologist.
- Paul G. Pickowicz
- An American historian.
- Erle V. Painter
- An American chiropractor and athletic trainer.
