2024 Best Colleges with Elementary Education Degrees in the Springfield, MA Area

• Chicopee, MA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  323 reviews

Sophomore: I am a half American half Spanish kid who grew up for most of my life in Spain. So, when I got accepted into Elms I was excited and nervous at the same time to be living so far away from my family and friends. Having said this, the campus experience was very welcoming and diverse, which I really appreciated and it made me feel at home. The professors are all very talented and want to see you succeed in your field. I believe other colleges can not provide you with this type of academic help. Overall, the experience at Elms has been fantastic and I can not wait to be back there in September living on campus once again.... Read 323 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 70%

• Net price $22,889

• SAT range 1050-1180

• Longmeadow, MA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.81 out of 5  682 reviews

Sophomore: My experience at Bay Path has been positive. Professional relationships with teachers thrive in a small school setting. Through my classes, I have created connections with professors who have assisted in getting me an on-campus job as a peer tutor for writing and human disease. They always have their doors open for a fun chat! My professors are deeply invested in my success, and they motivate me by emphasizing the importance of creating connections with people in my future field, Occupational Therapy, to ensure I reach my full potential. Academically, Bay Path surpasses its competing universities, but the social scene needs help. Being a small college, many students commute or go home on the weekends. This creates a rather slow social scene, especially because it does not organize a lot of campus events or activities to further build a community. There were only three campus-wide events that were universally interesting enough to attend. Some change is needed, but I enjoy the school.... Read 682 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 75%

• Net price $18,664

• SAT range 940-1150

• Springfield, MA•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.91 out of 5  304 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 304 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $9,518

• SAT range —

• Holyoke, MA•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.68 out of 5  609 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 609 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $8,305

• SAT range —

• Springfield, MA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  814 reviews

Senior: Western New England has been the best college experience I could have asked for. I have been continuously challenged by my classes while being guided and supported by many professors that I have loved. The school has many extracurriculars for any sort of interest group weather its sports, arts or technology. The dining hall has really good food and they hold events quite frequently. The campus is beautiful and has many updated buildings for both academics and residence halls while still maintaining a quaint small town feel to the campus. WNE is a great school to go to!... Read 814 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 90%

• Net price $30,403

• SAT range 1090-1280

• Westfield, MA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.44 out of 5  907 reviews

Sophomore: Westfield State University has provided me with a quality education at an affordable price. As someone who wants to go to graduate school, I knew that I did not want to be burdened by debt. Thanks to the financial aid at WSU, I will be able to graduate debt-free! Beyond affordability, WSU has allowed me to access incredible opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom, whether through clubs and organizations or our Career Center, which was able to help me find an internship after my first year! Faculty and staff truly care about the student experience, and administrators (including President Linda Thompson) are always attending events across campus and are visible to the community. Some of our most popular events include the Spring Concert, Family Weekend, Homecoming, trips to the Big E & NYC, and bingo! Westfield State truly provides a quality education at an affordable price while giving you access to an exciting college experience.... Read 907 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 94%

• Net price $19,194

• SAT range 980-1190