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Springfield College Admission Requirements

Springfield, Massachusetts

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Your chances of getting into Springfield College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

75.6%
Admission Difficulty for Springfield College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Springfield College is 75.6%.  Its admission rate is the 40th lowest in Massachusetts.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Springfield College and can you get accepted?

Springfield College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,684 out of the 3,549 who applied were admitted.

Springfield College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.56. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Springfield College?

76% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Springfield College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.56 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1200 on the SAT
  • Score 28 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Springfield College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.56

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Springfield College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Springfield College are to have around a 3.56 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.56 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Springfield College accepts 76% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Springfield College is 3.56 on the 4.0 scale. 23% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #24 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Springfield College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Springfield College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 22.6% Good
3.75 to 3.99 19.8% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 16.7% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 12.4% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 11.4% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 13.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 4.1% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Springfield College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Springfield College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 16% of students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1100-1300

Applicants Submitting SAT 

16%
SAT Scores for Springfield College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 550
Math 25th Percentile 550
Composite 25th Percentile 1100
SAT Scores for Springfield College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 640
Math 75th Percentile 660
Composite 75th Percentile 1300
Average SAT Score 1200

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Springfield College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Springfield College is 1200 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1100-1300. Students who get into Springfield College score in the top 41 percent of all SAT test takers..  Springfield College ranks #27 in the state of Massachusetts for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1200 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Springfield College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1100 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1100, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1000, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Springfield College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1200 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1200, you have around a 76% chance of being admitted. A 1300 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 86% chance of getting in.

Springfield College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1300 and Above Good >86%
1200 to 1300 Avg + 76%-86%
1100 to 1200 Avg - 62%-76%
1000 to 1100 Reach 47%-62%
Less than 1000 Low <47%
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Springfield College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

26-31 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

2%
ACT Scores for Springfield College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 26
Math 25th Percentile 26
Composite 25th Percentile 26
ACT Scores for Springfield College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 31
Math 75th Percentile 28
Composite 75th Percentile 31
Average ACT Score 28

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Springfield College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Springfield College is 28, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 26 and 31.  The school ranks #24 in Massachusetts and #207 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 28. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 26 and score in the score in the top 18 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 24.

2 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Springfield College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Springfield College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Springfield College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 28 score has around 76% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 87% with a 31 ACT score.

Springfield College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
31 and Above Good >87%
28 to 31 Avg + 76%-87%
26 to 28 Avg - 65%-76%
24 to 26 Reach 53%-65%
Less than 24 Low <53%
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High School Class Rank

52% of Springfield College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 17% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Springfield College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 17%
Top 25% of class 52%
Top 50% of class 79%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Springfield College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,676 1,873 3,549
Accepted 1,291 1,393 2,684
Acceptance Rate 77% 74% 76%
Enrolled 248 281 529
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 19% 20% 20%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

219

Applicants have 219 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Springfield College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Springfield College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Springfield College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Springfield College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Springfield College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.56 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1200 and ACT of 28 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=167899 IPEDS survey data for Springfield College.

Last updated February 24, 2024