Springfield

Springfield College

Springfield
#2029 / #566
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#1057
Most Desirable School
Private college in Springfield, Massachusetts

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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's Online Degrees

Springfield College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
3,54976%73%120028

How Much Does Springfield College Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$41,694
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$19,057
30K - 48K$18,834
48K - 75K$22,056
75K - 110K$27,472
110K+$31,385

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Springfield College Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Springfield College, then you can expect to earn an average of $48,500 per year. You also have a 89% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Springfield College's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
3,1352,1081,027

Where is Springfield College?

Springfield College is located at 263 Alden St, Springfield MA 01109-3797

How Safe is Springfield College?

Springfield College has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%. Springfield has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Springfield College Known For?

Springfield College is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Springfield College's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Social Work
#321
World Rank
#322
Historical Rank
#142
USA Rank
social-work Degrees
Education
#1162
World Rank
#1165
Historical Rank
#284
USA Rank
education Degrees
Medical
#1045
World Rank
#1049
Historical Rank
#292
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Psychology
#922
World Rank
#939
Historical Rank
#371
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
History
#1191
World Rank
#1206
Historical Rank
#420
USA Rank
history Degrees
Biology
#2527
World Rank
#2554
Historical Rank
#585
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Literature
#1922
World Rank
#1979
Historical Rank
#637
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Business
#2542
World Rank
#2544
Historical Rank
#671
USA Rank
business Degrees
Sociology
#2566
World Rank
#2571
Historical Rank
#750
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Communications
#3090
World Rank
#3085
Historical Rank
#825
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Computer Science
#3976
World Rank
#3982
Historical Rank
#893
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Mathematics
#5059
World Rank
#5087
Historical Rank
#1321
USA Rank
math Degrees
Criminal Justice
#3253
World Rank
#3256
Historical Rank
#1681
USA Rank
criminal-justice Degrees

Who 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
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
Fernando Picó
A Puerto Rican Jesuit, historian and academic .
Sharpe James
An American politician.
Danny Ford
An American football player and coach.
Don Ho
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.

Who Are Springfield College's Most Influential Faculty?