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SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE

Springfield College
263 Alden Street
Springfield, MA 01109

Official telephone: (413) 748-3000

Website: www.springfieldcollege.edu


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Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 1,444 men, 2,009 women, 3,453 total
Full-time undergraduates: 1,327 men, 1,698 women, 3,025 total
Part-time undergraduates: 117 men, 311 women, 428 total
Total graduate students: 373 men, 1,120 women, 1,493 total
Full-time graduate students: 289 men, 881 women, 1,170 total
Part-time graduate students: 84 men, 239 women, 323 total
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 21
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Northeast
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 76%
First-year student breakdown:
4.5% Black (non-Hispanic)
0.2% American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.9% Asian or Pacific Islander
3.6% Hispanic
75.7% White (non-Hispanic)
15.1% race/ethnicity unreported/unknown
Undergraduate breakdown:
22.1% Black (non-Hispanic)
0.2% American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.9% Asian or Pacific Islander
8.3% Hispanic
54.5% White (non-Hispanic)
0.0% total international (nonresident aliens)
14.0% race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 151 acres
City or town school is located in: Springfield, MA
Locations of branch/satellite campuses: St. Johnsbury, VT; Manchester, NH; Boston, MA; Milwaukee, WI; Wilmington, DE; Charleston, SC; Tampa, FL, San Diego, CA; Los Angeles, CA
Nearest major city: Hartford, CT
Distance of nearest major city: 40 miles
Online campus map: www.spfldcol.edu/
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LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • coed dorms (59%)
  • men's dorms (13%)
  • single-student apartments (27%)
  • special housing for disabled students (1%)
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 97%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 88%
Percent of students who live off campus: 12%
Students required to live on campus: All freshmen, sophomores, and juniors must live on campus.
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 70%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: yes

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: yes
Computer equipment is provided in: library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 275
Other computer facilities/services: Student HelpDesk
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Additional library facilities/collections:
Springfield College Archives and Special Collections at the Brennan Center

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
writing, math, study skills
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, day care, health insurance
Counseling services:
minority student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, special housing, adaptive equipment
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: mostly

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social fraternities on campus: 0
Number of social sororities on campus: 0
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station
School newspaper(s): Springfield Student
Number of honor societies: 5
Total number of registered organizations: 50
Campus-based religious organizations:
Newman Community, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Springfield College Hillel
Minority student organizations:
Student Society for Cultural Diversity
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Abbey Hall, Class of 2010, EMS Club, Family & Friends, G.S.O., Gulick Hall, Habitat for Humanity, H.A.N.D.S., History Club, International Hall, I.S.O., Alumni Hall, Lakeside Hall, L.T.C., Living Center, Massasoit Hall, Massasoit Yearbook, Outing Club, P.E. Club, P.A.S.O., Pre-College Camp, Premedical Scholars, Athletic Training Club, Reed Hall, Rehab Club, S.A.V.E., S.C. Aerobics, S.C. Backstage, S.C. Dancers, S.C.O.C., S.C. Singers, Senior Suites, Sports Management Club, Best Buddies, S.S.C.D., Sti-Yu-Ka, Student Government, Student Newspaper, Student O.T. Association, Townhouses, WSCB Radio, YMCA Club, Best of Broadway, C.A.B., Class of 2007, Class of 2008, Class of 2009

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Dr. Cathie Schweitzer,
Athletic Director
Director of women's athletics: Dr. Kelly Hart
School colors: maroon and white
School mascot: Pride
Athletic conference memberships: Eastern College Athletic Conference (Division III, Football I-AA);Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (Division III);Empire Eight (Division III);New England College Wrestling Association (Division III);New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (Division III);Pilgrim League (Division III)

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's basketballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's cross-countrynoNCAA Div. III
Men's footballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's golfnoNCAA Div. III
Men's gymnasticsnoNCAA Div. III
Men's lacrossenoNCAA Div. III
Men's soccernoNCAA Div. III
Men's swimmingnoNCAA Div. III
Men's tennisnoNCAA Div. III
Men's track and field (indoor)noNCAA Div. III
Men's track and field (outdoor)noNCAA Div. III
Men's volleyballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's wrestlingnoNCAA Div. III
Women's basketballnoNCAA Div. III
Women's cross-countrynoNCAA Div. III
Women's field hockeynoNCAA Div. III
Women's gymnasticsnoNCAA Div. III
Women's lacrossenoNCAA Div. III
Women's soccernoNCAA Div. III
Women's softballnoNCAA Div. III
Women's swimmingnoNCAA Div. III
Women's tennisnoNCAA Div. III
Women's track and field (indoor)noNCAA Div. III
Women's track and field (outdoor)noNCAA Div. III
Women's volleyballnoNCAA Div. III

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 38%
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: 80%
Athletic facilities:
arena, fields, gymnasium, tennis courts
Intramural/Recreational sports:
baseball, basketball, flag football, field hockey, floor hockey, inner-tube water, kickball, polo, punt-pass-kick, soccer, softball, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, Wiffle ball
Club sports for men:
Alpine skiing, cheerleading, crew, equestrian, ice hockey, paintball, racquetball, rugby

Club sports for women:
Alpine skiing, cheerleading, crew, equestrian, ice hockey, rugby

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Hartford - Windsor Locks, CT (20 miles)
Nearest other airport: Boston, MA (90 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Springfield, MA (6 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Springfield, MA (6 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: 11%
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: fair
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 26% immediately, 41% within one year of graduation
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:
Boston College (MA);Boston University (MA);Fordham University (NY);Nova Southeastern University (FL);Quinnipiac University (CT);University of Massachusetts--Amherst (MA);University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill (NC)
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 55% within six months of graduation, 72% within one year of graduation, 91% within two years of graduation
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:
Baystate Health, New York Jets, Bank of America, Shriner's Hospital for Children, The May Institute, YMCAs Nationwide, Enterprise, Springfield Public Schools, ESPN Productions, MassMutual, Octogon, Jewish Family Services, Easter Seals



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