Springfield College

Around 77% of applicants get into Springfield College each year. Last year, 2,853 students applied to Springfield College and 2,194 were admitted.

If you want to apply to Springfield College, the regular decision application deadline is August 1 and the application fee is $50.

Students who submit their applications to Springfield College for fall semester should hear back from Springfield College by November 1.

Springfield College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Springfield College's admissions stats.

Springfield College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	17%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	17%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	2%
Waitlist	No

Springfield College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Springfield College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Info Not Available	–	–
Early Decision II	Yes	January 15	March 1
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	8 1	November 1

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Considering Applying Early to Springfield College?

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Springfield College may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with Springfield College directly for more information about early applications.

🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due January 15. ED II Applicants will recieve their decision before March 1.

➡️ Find a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Springfield College Admissions

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Transferring to Springfield College

For more information on transferring to Springfield College, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Springfield College

Springfield College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Springfield College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Springfield College

Curious about the factors that are considered by Springfield College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Application Essay	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Springfield College for more information on admission factors.

Springfield College Application Requirements

To apply to Springfield College, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Springfield College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	–	–	–	portfolio
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Springfield College?

Students admitted to Springfield College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 41% submitted a class rank. At Springfield College 17% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 52% were in the top 25% and 79% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Springfield College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	22.6%
3.75 and 3.99	19.8%
3.50 and 3.74	16.7%
3.25 and 3.49	12.4%
3.00 and 3.24	11.4%
2.50 and 2.9	13%
2.00 and 2.49	4.1%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Springfield College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Springfield College is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 17% of Springfield College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 2% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Springfield College students scored 660 or higher and 75% of students scored 550 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Springfield College students scored 660 or higher, and 75% scored a 550 or higher.

To be most competitive at Springfield College, you should strive to earn between 24 and 30 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 30 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Springfield College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 30, and three out of four students scored lower than 30 on the ACT.

A 24 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Springfield College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 24.

More Information on Transferring to Springfield College

Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Springfield College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Springfield College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Springfield College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Springfield College.

Does Springfield College accept transfer credits?

✅ Springfield College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Springfield College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Do I have to submit test scores to Springfield College?

✅ Springfield College is not test optional.

What is Springfield College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Springfield College is 77%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Springfield College?

🟨 Springfield College may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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