Springfield College

263 Alden Street
Springfield, MA 01109
http://www.springfieldcollege.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1885
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students3,477
Endowment43,192,753
Application DeadlineApril 1
Application Fee50
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineApril 1
Tuition22,715
Room/Board8,170
Services
Associated FirmsSpringfield Public School System, Baystate Health Systems,YMCAs, Headstart, Connecticut Department of Social Services, Pro Fitness Health Solutions, Brightside for Families & Children, New England Center for Children, MassMutual, Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsN/A
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance
MuseumsN/A
Periodical Subs1,155
# of Books197,316
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months66%
within one year81%
within two years90%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size151 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing87%
College housing typescoed dorms (59%), men's dorms (14%), apartment for single students (26%), special housing for disabled students (1%)
Popular EventsFamily & Friends Weekend, Spring Concert, Spring Weekend, William Simpson Fine Arts Series
Nearest AirportHartford - Windsor Locks, CT (20), Boston, MA (90)
Nearest TrainSpringfield, MA (6)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (Western New England College)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook
Number of Organizations60
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Student (once a week)
Honor SocietiesBeta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, Kappa Delta Pi, Eta Sigma Gamma, Psi Chi, Chi Sigma Iota, Phi Epsilon Kappa (Beta Theta)
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Christian Fellowship, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Federation of Jewish Students, Newman Community
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) The International Student Organization, Student Society for Cultural Diversity
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Art Club, Association for Mental Retardation, Athletic Training, Emergency Medical Services Club, Physician Assistant Club, Physical Education Club, Physical Therapy Club, Psychology Club, Cheerleading, Crew Club, Equestrian Team, Ice Hockey Club, Men's Rugby, Springfield College Ski Team, Women's Ruby, Best of Broadway, Campus Activities Board, Concert Club, Family & Friends Weekend, Leadership Training Conference, Pre-College Camp, Sti-Yu-Ka (Spring Weekend), Best Buddies, Habitat for Humanity, Outing Club, Springfield College Outreach Committee, Student O. T. Association, 10% Club (Gay & Lesbian Alliance), YMCA Club, Alden Street Review, Massasoit Yearbook, The Springfield Student Newspaper, WSCB Radio, Student Government Association, Class Boards, Residence Hall Councils, SC Band, SC Dancers, SC Ensemble, SC Singers, SC Theatre