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Springfield Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Springfield

There are at least 6 colleges in Springfield, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 12,454 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 9,044 full-time students, and a reported 2,769 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Springfield Technical Community College, Western New England College and American International College.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Massachusetts Colleges.

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Branford Hall Career Institute
Springfield, Massachusetts

Career school in Southeastern New England and New York with flexible schedules and job placement assistance upon graduation.

  • Programs: Computer Science And Engineering, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Law, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Support And Technology, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

The Career Institute of American International College
Springfield, Massachusetts

  • Programs: Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Media, Medical Support And Technology, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

Springfield Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Mansfield Beauty Schools
266 Bridge St
Springfield, Massachusetts 01103

  • Programs: cosmetology, personal grooming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 45 students, 37 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Springfield Technical Community College
1 Armory Sq
Springfield, Massachusetts 01105-1296

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: general studies, registered nursing, business, criminal justice and police, medical coding, medical assistant, cosmetology, liberal arts and sciences.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 6,074 students, 3,721 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

American International College
1000 State Street
Springfield, Massachusetts 01109

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, criminal justice and safety, liberal arts and sciences, business management, psychology, special ed, elementary school teaching, biological and physical sciences.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 2,678 students, 2,083 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 781 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 430-560. Math: 440-570. Writing: 420-510.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Western New England College
1215 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, Massachusetts 01119-2684

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: law, criminal justice and police, business management, accounting, psychology, criminal justice and safety, sports and fitness management, mechanical engineering.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 3,657 students, 3,203 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,988 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 460-550. Math: 480-590.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Chicopee Colleges154,6531,258 
Holyoke Colleges139,8386,461 
Longmeadow Colleges115,6331,603375
Northampton Colleges128,9783,0652,419
West Springfield Colleges127,89974 
Westfield Colleges140,0725,3922,510

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