Springfield College
Springfield College is a private university in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. The institution's philosophy, termed "humanics," underscores the importance of educating individuals in mind, body, and spirit to cultivate leadership abilities geared towards serving others.[4] It is also notable for its historical significance as the birthplace of basketball, which was invented on campus in 1891 by Canadian-American instructor James Naismith.[5][6]
This article is about the college in Massachusetts. For other uses, see Springfield College (disambiguation).
Former names
YMCA of School for Christian Workers in Springfield (1885–1891)
International Young Men's Christian Association Training School (1891–1912)
International YMCA College (1912–1954)
Spirit, Mind, Body
1885
$79.6 million (2020)[1]
Mary-Beth A. Cooper
3,621
1,441
Main campus size: 100 acres (40 ha) East campus size: 81 acres (33 ha)
Maroon and white[2]
Pride[3]
Springfield College offers bachelor's degrees in more than 40 majors, master's degrees in several fields, and doctoral programs in counseling psychology, physical therapy, and physical education. The institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).[11]
The institution comprises four schools:[12]
Springfield College also offers bachelor's degree completion programs and master's degrees in human services, business, education, and counseling that are geared toward working adult students at its four regional campuses, its main campus, and online.[18]
Campuses[edit]
Springfield College consists of one main campus in Springfield, Massachusetts, and two regional campuses, one in Boston and one in Houston.[19]
The main campus spans 100 acres (40 ha) and contains ten residence halls, recreational and fitness facilities, science and academic facilities, a performing arts center, and the Richard B. Flynn Campus Union, which includes a food court, activity and lounge space, and bookstore.[20]
Springfield College's East Campus, which encompasses 82 acres (33 ha) of forest ecosystem, is located about one mile from the main campus.[21] This location provides rustic facilities for conferences and meetings, and space for outdoor research and recreation. East Campus is also home to the Springfield College Child Development Center, which provides early education services for children of members of the faculty and staff, students, and families in the community.
Rankings[edit]
U.S. News & World Report ranked Springfield College #26 for Best Regional Universities—North Region for 2021,[29] the sixth consecutive year that it has been in the top 30.[30] U.S. News also ranked Springfield College #18 among Best Value Schools for Regional Universities—North, the school's fifth consecutive year on the list.[29]
Springfield College was the recipient of the 2016 Presidential Award in the education category of the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. This honor is the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning, and civic engagement.[31]
In 2015, the institution successfully for an optional community engagement classification in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.[32]
Springfield College was named a 2016–17 College of Distinction for providing an innovative, teacher-centered undergraduate education with a strong record of preparing its graduates for real-world success.[33]