Springfield College Admission Requirements

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Springfield College Admission Overview

Springfield College admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Springfield College admitted 71.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.56 GPA (A-) and SAT 1080-1330 / ACT 27-29. Springfield College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Springfield College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

71.9%

Admission Standards

Difficult

Applicant Competition

Low

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Admission difficulty for Springfield College

Acceptance Rate

The Springfield College acceptance rate is 71.9%. Last year, 2,361 of 3,284 applicants were admitted. That is the 34th lowest acceptance rate in Massachusetts.

Admission Selectivity

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

Springfield College is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.

Springfield College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.56. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Springfield College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.56

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.56

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Springfield College typically have around a 3.56 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Springfield College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

23% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #24 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Springfield College freshmen
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 figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Springfield College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1080-1330

Freshmen who sent SAT

2%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 570
  • Math 510
  • Composite 1080
SAT 25th percentile scores for Springfield College

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 690
  • Math 640
  • Composite 1330
SAT 75th percentile scores for Springfield College

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Springfield College typically score around a 1210 SAT (middle 50% 1080–1330) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 77th percentile nationally. Springfield College ranks #29 in the state of Massachusetts for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1080 to 1330

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Springfield College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1210 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Springfield College
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1330+ Above 75th >83%
1210 to 1330 Avg + 73%-83%
1080 to 1210 Avg - 58%-73%
Below 1080 Below mid-50 <58%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Springfield College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

27-29

Freshmen reporting ACT

1%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 24
  • Math 27
  • Composite 27
ACT 25th percentile scores for Springfield College

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 31
  • Math 31
  • Composite 29
ACT 75th percentile scores for Springfield College

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Springfield College typically have around a 28 ACT (mid-50 27–29) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 88th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Springfield College places #25 among colleges in Massachusetts and #217 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 27 to 29

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Springfield College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 28.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Springfield College
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
29+ Above 75th >83%
28 to 29 Avg + 72%-83%
27 to 28 Avg - 58%-72%
Below 27 Below mid-50 <58%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

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

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Springfield College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,486 1,798 3,284
Accepted 1,110 1,251 2,361
Acceptance Rate 75% 70% 72%
Enrolled 214 234 448
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 19% 19% 19%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

Springfield College application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

335

Applicants have 335 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2027.

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Springfield College
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Springfield College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 71.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.56 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1080-1330); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=167899.

GPA calculator: Springfield College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026