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$45,174
per year
In-State Tuition
76%
Acceptance Rate
74%
Graduation Rate
81%
Retention Rate
Springfield College is an educational institution in Springfield, MA. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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25 of 25 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions Springfield College places on CLEP credit
The college's catalog states that 'Several CLEP examinations are not eligible for transfer credit' without naming which ones. CLEP credit is transfer credit, and transfer credit does not count toward the 45-credit undergraduate residency requirement. Coursework must be completed within 10 years of matriculation.
Healthcare & Medicine
Business & Finance
Social Services & Nonprofit
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
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Sports
11
Men’s teams
9
Women’s teams
Team Sports(8)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Field Hockey
Individual Sports(3)
Tennis
Golf
Gymnastics
Aquatic Sports(1)
Swimming and Diving
Combat Sports(1)
Wrestling
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
Confirm current admission requirements with the school, including any program or transfer requirements.
In-State Students
Every new first-year is considered for a merit scholarship of $21,000 to $30,000 per year, set by weighted high school GPA.
For students entering Fall 2027
Trustee Scholarship (GPA 4.15+)
Automatic$30,000 per year · Tuition only
Renewable: Up to eight full-time semesters; renewal terms are in the award letter
Automatic consideration when evaluated for admission; no separate application
Weighted cumulative high school GPA of 4.15 or higher. You receive only the award for your GPA band. GPA is recalculated to a weighted 4.0 scale if needed. Upgrades possible with an improved 7th-semester GPA. Campus undergraduates only.
Presidential Scholarship (GPA 3.85-4.149)
Automatic$28,000 per year · Tuition only
Renewable: Up to eight full-time semesters; renewal terms are in the award letter
Automatic consideration when evaluated for admission; no separate application
Weighted cumulative high school GPA of 3.85 to 4.149. You receive only the award for your GPA band. GPA is recalculated to a weighted 4.0 scale if needed. Upgrades possible with an improved 7th-semester GPA. Campus undergraduates only.
Dean Scholarship (GPA 3.4-3.849)
Automatic$26,000 per year · Tuition only
Renewable: Up to eight full-time semesters; renewal terms are in the award letter
Automatic consideration when evaluated for admission; no separate application
Weighted cumulative high school GPA of 3.4 to 3.849. You receive only the award for your GPA band. GPA is recalculated to a weighted 4.0 scale if needed. Upgrades possible with an improved 7th-semester GPA. Campus undergraduates only.
Director Scholarship (GPA 2.95-3.39)
Automatic$24,000 per year · Tuition only
Renewable: Up to eight full-time semesters; renewal terms are in the award letter
Automatic consideration when evaluated for admission; no separate application
Weighted cumulative high school GPA of 2.95 to 3.39. You receive only the award for your GPA band. GPA is recalculated to a weighted 4.0 scale if needed. Upgrades possible with an improved 7th-semester GPA. Campus undergraduates only.
Students: add profile GPA and scores to check.
Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 28, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$22,519
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$48,036
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,250
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
Conditions Springfield College places on CLEP credit
The college's catalog states that 'Several CLEP examinations are not eligible for transfer credit' without naming which ones. CLEP credit is transfer credit, and transfer credit does not count toward the 45-credit undergraduate residency requirement. Coursework must be completed within 10 years of matriculation.
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 52 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 8 | 62 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 3 | 54 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 8 | 63 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 52 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 52 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 2 World Languages | 6 | 62 | Accepted |
CLEP German Language — Level 2 World Languages | 6 | 63 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States I History | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Private University
Location
Springfield, Massachusetts
Hampden County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
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