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Spring Hill College

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Start: 2026-04-16T14:00:00
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Springhill

Mobile, Alabama 36608-1780

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Business-focusedTight-knitUrbanGreek life

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.

Established

1830

Motto

In Colle Exaltatus Fons Sapientiae

Mascot

Beaumont

Type

Private college

Conference

Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Division

Division II

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59%Acceptance

1090SAT Avg

850Students

10:1Student:Faculty

56%Grad Rate

$51,500Earnings 10yr

$19,514Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Spring Hill College Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate59.1%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 19

1924

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

59.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1090

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$23,270

Room & Board$12,212

Books & Supplies$1,300

Total Cost of Attendance$37,172

Average Net Price$19,514

Median Debt at Graduation$27,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,239

$30–48K$13,282

$48–75K$16,103

$75–110K$9,655

$110K+$20,316

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,514

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,500

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (41)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

850

Gender Split

55% / 45%

Women / Men

First Generation

25%

Pell Grant Recipients

33%

Race & Ethnicity

White 57%

Black 13%

Hispanic 10%

Asian 1%

Two+ 2%

Int'l 10%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate56.1%

Freshman Retention65.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,358

8 Years$50,757

10 Years$51,500

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$45,800

Men

$62,600

Rankings

U.S. News

#45

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Forbes

#52

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Niche

#38

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More About This School

Varsity Sports — Badgers

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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.
•On July 4 of the same year, the bishop laid the cornerstone of the first permanent building.
•It stood on the site of the present Administration Building and opened for classes in November 1831.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

95Average

Estimated from AL state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

New Orleanspop. 380K

126 mi(218 min)

Atlantapop. 500K

304 mi(527 min)

Nashvillepop. 690K

386 mi(669 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

MSY New Orleans135 mi

BHM Birmingham214 mi

ATL Atlanta297 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1240 mi · ~35h 49m drive

New York, NY1050 mi · ~30h 20m drive

Hartford, CT1149 mi · ~33h 12m drive

Providence, RI1204 mi · ~34h 47m drive

Albany, NY1145 mi · ~33h 5m drive

Syracuse, NY1078 mi · ~31h 9m drive

Rochester, NY1037 mi · ~29h 57m drive

Buffalo, NY985 mi · ~28h 27m drive

Philadelphia, PA970 mi · ~28h 1m drive

Pittsburgh, PA813 mi · ~23h 29m drive

Harrisburg, PA914 mi · ~26h 24m drive

Newark, NJ1044 mi · ~30h 10m drive

Washington, DC847 mi · ~24h 28m drive

Baltimore, MD881 mi · ~25h 27m drive

Atlanta, GA304 mi · ~8h 47m drive

Charlotte, NC526 mi · ~15h 12m drive

Raleigh, NC651 mi · ~18h 48m drive

Miami, FL591 mi · ~17h 4m drive

Orlando, FL432 mi · ~12h 29m drive

Tampa, FL391 mi · ~11h 18m drive

Nashville, TN386 mi · ~11h 9m drive

New Orleans, LA126 mi · ~3h 38m drive

Richmond, VA773 mi · ~22h 20m drive

Chicago, IL773 mi · ~22h 20m drive

Detroit, MI852 mi · ~24h 37m drive

Minneapolis, MN1025 mi · ~29h 37m drive

St. Louis, MO560 mi · ~16h 11m drive

Kansas City, MO685 mi · ~19h 47m drive

Indianapolis, IN637 mi · ~18h 24m drive

Columbus, OH702 mi · ~20h 17m drive

Cleveland, OH828 mi · ~23h 55m drive

Milwaukee, WI853 mi · ~24h 39m drive

Dallas, TX529 mi · ~15h 17m drive

Houston, TX436 mi · ~12h 36m drive

Austin, TX573 mi · ~16h 33m drive

San Antonio, TX625 mi · ~18h 3m drive

Los Angeles, CA1766 mi · ~51h 1m drive

San Francisco, CA2006 mi · ~57h 57m drive

San Diego, CA1706 mi · ~49h 17m drive

Seattle, WA2147 mi · ~62h 1m drive

Portland, OR2116 mi · ~61h 8m drive

Denver, CO1135 mi · ~32h 47m drive

Phoenix, AZ1411 mi · ~40h 46m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1496 mi · ~43h 13m drive

Honolulu, HI4312 mi · ~124h 34m drive

Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

New Orleans (MSY)135 miles

Rental car

203 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

270 min$162-270

Birmingham (BHM)214 miles

Rental car

321 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

428 min$257-428

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Spring Hill College Application Checklist

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Spring Hill College Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award