Springfield Technical Community College (STCC)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Students retention rate	61%
On-time graduation rate	24%

Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, STCC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Springfield Technical Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Springfield Technical Community College is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, STCC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at STCC is reported to be 24%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Massachusetts state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 63% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 61% at STCC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,520

Cost of attendance at Springfield Technical Community College in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

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Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,728

Cost of attendance at Springfield Technical Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Springfield Technical Community College received on average $4,788 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,788

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	255	58%	$4,488	$1,144,366
Other Federal Grant	409	93%	$3,677	$1,503,907
State Grant/Scholarships	301	68%	$1,383	$416,297
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	121	28%	$393	$47,530
Total Grant & Scholarships	411	93%	$4,788	$1,967,734

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Springfield Technical Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Springfield Technical Community College students is 24.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 24.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 24.7%.

24.4%

asian 33.3% 10 students
African American 11.9% 12 students
white 38.5% 99 students
unknown 22.2% 6 students
hispanic 14.4% 33 students
International Students 33.3% 2 students
Mixed Race 12.5% 3 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Springfield Technical Community College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Springfield Technical Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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