Springfield College Average GPA & Admissions

Springfield, Massachusetts
Private nonprofit, 4-year Acceptance Rate: 72% Undergraduates: 1,763

Key Highlights

3.22
Average high school GPA
As reported by the college, 2025–26
570–690 / 510–640
SAT reading and writing / math
Middle 50%, fall 2024 first-year students
27–29
ACT composite
Middle 50%, fall 2024 first-year students
Average Net Price, 2022–23 $29,198

Admission Scores

SAT Scores

Average SAT (College Scorecard estimate) 1275
2% of fall 2024 first-year students submitted SAT scores
Section 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile
Reading and Writing 570 630 690
Math 510 600 640

ACT Scores

1% of fall 2024 first-year students submitted ACT scores
Section 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile
Composite 27 29 29
English 24 25 31
Math 27 27 31

Scores of first-year students who entered in fall 2024 and submitted them, as Springfield College reported to the U.S. Department of Education. The middle 50% scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles.

Admission Requirements

High School GPA Required

Your cumulative high school grade point average.

High School Record Required

Your transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.

High School Class Rank Considered if submitted

Your ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.

College Preparatory Program Required

Completion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.

Recommendations Required

Letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.

Essay or Personal Statement Required

A personal statement or essay written for your application.

Test Scores Test optional

SAT or ACT scores.

Other Tests Test optional

Other admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.

Demonstration of Competencies Considered if submitted

Evidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.

Work Experience Considered if submitted

Paid or volunteer work.

Legacy Status Considered if submitted

Whether a parent or other relative attended the college.

As Springfield College reported to the U.S. Department of Education in its fall 2024 admissions data. Admission requirements may vary by program and applicant type. Always check the official Springfield College admissions page for the most current requirements and deadlines.

Credit Options

AP Credit

Available

Transfer Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores for college credit.

Life Experience Credit

Not Available

Receive credit for knowledge gained through work, military service, or other life experiences.

As Springfield College reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. Credit policies and limits vary by department. Contact the Springfield College admissions office or registrar for specific credit transfer policies and maximum credit allowances.

Frequently Asked Questions

The average high school GPA of Springfield College's first-year students who submitted one (100% did) is 3.22, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so this average can't be compared directly with your own GPA. Source: Springfield College Common Data Set 2025–26.

Springfield College's acceptance rate was 72% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,361 of 3,284 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).

The middle 50% of Springfield College's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (2% of them) scored 570–690 in Reading and Writing and 510–640 in Math. The median scores were 630 (Reading and Writing) and 600 (Math).

The middle 50% of Springfield College's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (1% of them) had composite scores of 27–29, with a median of 29.

Yes. Springfield College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $29,198 a year at Springfield College, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Sources

  • U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25. College Navigator: Springfield College
  • Average SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release). College Scorecard data