Springfield Technical Community College

1 Armory Sq
Springfield, MA 01105
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • Springfield Technical Community College, a leader in technology and instructional innovation, transforms lives through educational opportunities that promote personal and professional success.

School Highlights

Springfield Technical Community College serves 5,395 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 57%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 5,395 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,106
  • Out-state tuition: $11,616
  • Acceptance Rate: 75%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 63%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Springfield Technical Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 511 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Springfield Technical Community College
(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
511 staff
290 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Springfield Technical Community College has grown by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Springfield Technical Community College diversity score of 0.73 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,395 students
2,687 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
1,901 students
1,039 students
# Part-Time Students
3,494 students
1,648 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
539 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,901 students
839 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
217 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,494 students
1,619 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
346 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
400 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
33%
21%
% Black
14%
15%
% White
37%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
8%
9%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.74
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
22%
21%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
45%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,000
$35,500

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,106 is more than the state average of $4,424. The in-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,616 is more than the state average of $9,401. The out-state tuition has grown by 7% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,106
$4,424
Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,616
$9,401
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,373
$11,249
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,100
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
75%
75%
SAT Reading
n/a
540
SAT Math
n/a
535
SAT Writing
n/a
480
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Falcons
  • In the summer of 1967, STI moved into three buildings on the Armory grounds, and opened in September under the jurisdiction of the Massachusetts Board of Regional Community Colleges. In August 1968, the Institute's name was changed to Springfield Technical Community College. An initial enrollment of 400 students and a faculty of 20 began what is now one of the largest and most comprehensive community colleges in the Commonwealth, serving an increasingly diverse population. Springfield Technical Community College offers an exceptional and affordable education to prepare you for a rewarding career or to transfer to a four-year college. Students attend classes on a beautiful, historic campus where they find an experienced and caring faculty, a wide range of associate degree and certificate programs, a diverse student population and a host of services, resources and activities. STCC students enjoy small classes and individual attention, and then transfer to such fine local colleges as AIC, Springfield College, WNEC and ELMS College as well as nationally known institutions like Smith, Mt. Holyoke, Amherst, UMass, RPI, and Boston University. STCC offers 14 programs in Health, 27 programs in Engineering Technologies and 15 programs in Business/ Information Technologies. STCC is a national leader in Entrepreneurship Education. STCC is nationally recognized; major corporations such as IBM, Verizon, Microsoft, and Ford Motor Company have formed educational alliances with the College. The National Science Foundation, which awards very few grants to community colleges, has awarded 20 grants to STCC for projects such as building specialized labs, and has named STCC as the National Center for Telecommunications Technologies. Springfield Technical Community College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., a non-governmental, nationally recognized organization whose affiliated institutions include elementary schools through collegiate institutions offering post-graduate education.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Springfield Technical Community College cost?
Springfield Technical Community College's tuition is approximately $5,106 for In-State students and $11,616 for Out-State students.
What schools are Springfield Technical Community College often compared to?
Springfield Technical Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Holyoke Community College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Springfield Technical Community College?
The acceptance rate of Springfield Technical Community College is 75%, which is equal to the state average of 75%.
What is Springfield Technical Community College's ranking?
Springfield Technical Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Massachusetts for: Diversity in US community colleges and Least debt for graduating students.
In what neighborhood is Springfield Technical Community College located?
Springfield Technical Community College is located in the Metro Center neighborhood of Springfield, MA.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 5,395 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,106
  • Out-state tuition: $11,616
  • Acceptance Rate: 75%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 63%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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