Springfield College
Springfield, Massachusetts · Private
Springfield College admitted 74% of 4,025 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1070–1260 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 68% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Springfield College
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Application deadlines
Springfield College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- December 1, 2026
- Early decision II
- January 15, 2027
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free. Springfield College asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Springfield College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 85% (81 of 95), compared with 74% for all applicants.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
What admissions weighs
How Springfield College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Activities
- Character
Important
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Volunteering
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Interview
- Talent or ability
- First generation
- Legacy
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.22 GPA. 18% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $61,559 a year. After grants, students paid $29,198 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Springfield College’s acceptance rate?
Springfield College admitted 74% of applicants: 2,987 of 4,025 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Springfield College’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due December 1, 2026, early decision II is due January 15, 2027, and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Springfield College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1070 to 1260, with a median around 1120. A score at or above 1120 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Springfield College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Springfield College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Springfield College asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does Springfield College have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Springfield College asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one short answer, up to 500 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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