Colleges in Springfield, Ohio
2 colleges and universities — federal Scorecard data.
There are 2 colleges and universities in Springfield, Ohio (1 Public, 1 Private nonprofit). The figures below are pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — the same federal dataset colleges are required to report to.
Across all 2 institutions, the median net price after grants and scholarships works out to about $15,392 per year, the median 6-year graduation rate is 37.2%, schools that report admissions data accept a median 72% of applicants.
The median net price in Springfield runs about $2,597 lower than the Ohio statewide median of $17,989.
Whether you're comparing in-state public tuition, looking for a private nonprofit with strong outcomes, or trying to find the right program in Springfield, the table below lets you sort every institution side-by-side on cost, admissions, graduation rate, and size.
Median net price
$15,392
After aid
Median grad rate
37.2%
6-year
Median admission rate
72%
Median enrollment
2,336
Undergrad
All colleges in Springfield
Sorted by enrollment.
| School | State | Type | Net price | Grad rate | Admission | Size | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark State College Springfield, OH | OH | Public, 4-year | $12,135 | 21.8% | Not available | 3,456 | Complete | |
| Wittenberg University Springfield, OH | OH | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $18,649 | 52.7% | 72% | 1,215 | Complete |
By institution type
Public (1)
Public colleges in Springfield are state- or locally-funded institutions that typically offer lower in-state tuition and serve a broad mix of residents and commuters.
- Clark State CollegeNet price: $12,135Grad: 21.8%
Private nonprofit (1)
Private nonprofit colleges in Springfield are mission-driven institutions — often religiously affiliated or research-focused — that reinvest tuition into academics and aid rather than distributing profit.
- Wittenberg UniversityNet price: $18,649Grad: 52.7%
Top programs in Springfield
Most-completed programs across Springfield colleges, weighted by enrollment.
- Health professions30.1% of degrees
- Liberal arts15.6% of degrees
- Business12.8% of degrees
- Homeland security & law enforcement7.9% of degrees
- Engineering tech5.5% of degrees
- Visual & performing arts3.7% of degrees
- Parks & recreation3.3% of degrees
- Computer science3.0% of degrees
Frequently asked questions about colleges in Springfield
Q.How many colleges are in Springfield, Ohio?
There are 2 colleges and universities in Springfield, Ohio that report to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — 1 Public, 1 Private nonprofit.
Q.What is the largest college in Springfield?
By undergraduate enrollment, Clark State College is the largest institution in Springfield with roughly 3,456 undergraduates.
Q.What is the cheapest college in Springfield?
Based on average net price after aid, Clark State College is the most affordable institution in Springfield at $12,135 per year.
Q.Which Springfield college has the highest graduation rate?
Wittenberg University reports the highest 6-year graduation rate among Springfield institutions at 52.7%.
Q.What is the average tuition in Springfield?
The median net price across all 2 colleges in Springfield is $15,392 per year after grants and scholarships.
Q.What are the most popular college majors in Springfield?
Across Springfield colleges, the most-completed programs by share of degrees awarded are Health professions, Liberal arts, Business.
Q.Are there community colleges in Springfield?
Yes — Springfield includes 1 public institutions, many of which offer 2-year associate degrees and transfer pathways to 4-year programs.
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Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS. Medians are computed across institutions in Springfield that report each metric. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with each institution.