The City of Springfield is home to three 4-year colleges as well as Springfield Technical Community College, located on the grounds of the former Springfield Armory.

Springfield College

Western New England University

American International College

Springfield Technical Community College

In addition, the greater Springfield area is home to these schools:

Bay Path College

Elms College

Holyoke Community College

Westfield State University

Visit the he Cooperating Colleges of Greater Springfield (CCGS) web site for more information on how these eight institutions enhance the local community through educational, cultural and economic development programs.

Cambridge College also has a campus in Springfield.

The Five College Area is also within commuting distance of Springfield, including these schools:

Amherst College

Mount Holyoke College

Smith College

Hampshire College

University of Massachusetts at Amherst