Springfield College Acceptance Rate
Springfield, Massachusetts · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,614
- Admitted
- 2,538
- Yield
- 18.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Springfield College's acceptance rate has fallen from 70.9% in 2014–15 to 70.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,262 to 3,614 (+60%) over that period.
Its 70.2% rate makes Springfield College more selective than about 62% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 61 tracked Massachusetts schools, it is more selective than about 56%.
Springfield College has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 18.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,262 | 1,603 | 70.9% | 568 |
| 2015–16 | 4,112 | 2,638 | 64.2% | 549 |
| 2016–17 | 3,616 | 2,383 | 65.9% | 542 |
| 2017–18 | 3,770 | 2,635 | 69.9% | 660 |
| 2018–19 | 3,367 | 2,127 | 63.2% | 527 |
| 2019–20 | 3,616 | 2,461 | 68.1% | 599 |
| 2020–21 | 3,441 | 2,182 | 63.4% | 620 |
| 2021–22 | 2,853 | 2,194 | 76.9% | 507 |
| 2022–23 | 3,549 | 2,684 | 75.6% | 529 |
| 2023–24 | 3,614 | 2,538 | 70.2% | 476 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,613 | 1,148 | 71.2% |
| Men | 2,001 | 1,390 | 69.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 530–650 | 5% |
| SAT Math | 540–610 |
How Springfield College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Springfield College's acceptance rate?
Springfield College's acceptance rate is 70.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,538 admitted of 3,614 applicants).
Is Springfield College test optional?
Springfield College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Springfield College?
Springfield College received 3,614 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,538.
What SAT score do you need for Springfield College?
Admitted students at Springfield College typically scored 530–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Springfield College getting harder to get into?
Springfield College has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 70.9% in 2014–15 to 70.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.springfield.edu/.