Campus Vibe
Known for business — close-knit campus
Spring Hill College is a private institution in Mobile with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1090, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 850 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,500 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,514.
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News & Alerts
Spring Hill College Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
48.8%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$21,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
7
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
66%
- •66% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
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Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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Varsity Sports — Badgers
History & Fun Facts
- •History Cardinal Joseph Fesch, an early benefactor of the college Spring Hill College was founded by the first bishop of Mobile, Michael Portier, who was from France.
- •The bishop himself taught theology to the ecclesiastical students, who numbered six the first year.
- •Upon his return from France, Portier rented a hotel next to the college grounds and started the first semester on May 1, 1830, with an enrollment of thirty students.
- •It stood on the site of the present Administration Building and opened for classes in November 1831.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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