College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1885 |
Religious Affiliation: |
None |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
3,477 |
Local Setting: |
Urban |
Endowment: |
$43,192,753 |
Application Deadline: |
April 1 |
Application Fee: |
$50 |
Selectivity: |
Selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$22,715 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$8,170 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook |
Student Organizations: |
60 |
Honor Societies: |
Beta 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 |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The Student (once a week) |
Number of Fraternities: |
0 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
0% |
Number of Sororities: |
0 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
0% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious |
Career: |
co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
Local Hiring Firms: |
Springfield 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 |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
197,316 |
Library Facilities: |
Springfield College Archives and Special Collections at the Brennan Center |
Museums |
N/A |
Computers Available: |
275 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
10 |
Wired Labs: |
0 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in some of the libraries (excluding computer labs), in all the libraries, in computer labs, in some of the college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing |
Wireless Capacity: |
400 |
Online Registration: |
No |
Campus Safety: |
24-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) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
Yes |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms (59%), men's dorms (14%), apartment for single students (26%), special housing for disabled students (1%) |
Sprinkler System: |
20% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
151 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Hartford - Windsor Locks, CT (20), Boston, MA (90) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Springfield, MA (6) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Springfield, MA (6) |
Cars Permittedt: |
No |
Army ROTC |
Offered at cooperating institution (Western New England College) |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Offered at cooperating institution (Western New England College) |
Alcohol Permitted: |
Yes |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
Popular Events: |
Family & Friends Weekend, Spring Concert, Spring Weekend, William Simpson Fine Arts Series |
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