2024 Best Colleges for Middle-Class Students in the Springfield, MA Area

• Amherst, MA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  324 reviews

Senior: Amherst College is a great place to study! I switched my major in my sophomore fall, and the transition was super easy. Because Amherst does not have any graduate programs, all the professors are there primarily to teach, and it is much easier to get research experience with professors over summers or during the semester. Summer research at the college helped me figure out that I wanted to switch majors. The open curriculum still let me keep taking classes in my former major, as well as in pretty much any other department I wanted to. Pretty much my only complaints are that housing is a little tight, especially for freshmen and sophomores, and that the dining hall isn't great.... Read 324 reviews

• grade A+

• Acceptance rate 9%

• Net price $18,809

• SAT range 1370-1550

• Amherst, MA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  4,581 reviews

Sophomore: I love UMass! The campus is gorgeous and the school of business is excellent. There is nothing quite like the dining hall. There are lots of student resources for academics and academic achievement. Anything you could ask for, you can find on campus. However, the Amherst area off campus is also delightful. There are lots of local stores and resources like Target, Walmart, Staples, and Dunkin'. You can find things you need on campus at the school store. Or you can find lots of coffee on campus as there's a Starbucks, People's Organic Coffee, and Argo tea. All students are kind and welcoming. There's so many ways to get involved on campus with clubs, athletics, or greek life. The only thing I would advise about Varsity athletics is that the program is run poorly and the athletic directors show minimal care for corrupt activity of some of the coaches, especially the field hockey coach. The basketball and hockey games are a fun social event to attend! You can find lots of activities.... Read 4,581 reviews

• grade A

• Acceptance rate 66%

• Net price $17,291

• SAT range 1250-1460

• South Hadley, MA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.77 out of 5  895 reviews

Sophomore: My experience as a Mount Holyoke College student has been transformative. The demanding curriculum, encouraging teachers, and diverse community promoted academic advancement and individual growth. My academic and extracurricular endeavors were benefited by the campus's beauty and cutting-edge amenities. I was given the opportunity to assume leadership positions and have a good influence by women's leadership programs. The vast alumni network offered insightful career advice. Overall, Mount Holyoke has been a fascinating and empowering experience that has shaped me for a successful future.... Read 895 reviews

• grade A

• Acceptance rate 52%

• Net price $29,218

• SAT range 1300-1510

• Enfield, CT•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.89 out of 5  80 reviews

Junior: Asnuntuck Community College is a great tight knit community college that has a warm, family like atmosphere! The professors are always easy to reach and offer very helpful tools to help you succeed as a student. The area is safe and clean and has a great student life with a lot of extracurricular activities. The only thing I would like to see change is more programs that are offered.... Read 80 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $8,783

• SAT range —

• Springfield, MA•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.91 out of 5  307 reviews

Sophomore: Springfield technical community college is a wonderful school to attend. It really is a very motivational environment and there are some great professors and some amazing faculty members and especially the department of TRIO, they have been such a help during my almost 2 years. Springfield Technical Community College has a wonderful nursing program and some really great people.... Read 307 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $9,518

• SAT range —

• Holyoke, MA•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  612 reviews

Sophomore: Holyoke Community College has been a really great experience for me. My psychology professors in particular are incredibly knowledgeable, and are great at providing supplemental support. Something I'd like others to know that it took me a while to realize is: you are not getting the short end of the sticky by going to community college! HCC's disability services are incredibly inclusive and I would not be where I am without their support and accommodations. HCC also has so many resources if you are in need of school supplies, menstrual supplies, housing, food security--the list goes on. The school provides ample opportunity to meet new people and find a community, I just don't have the time to participate as a student who also works part time. Very minimal complaints about HCC.... Read 612 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $8,305

• SAT range —