
About
Spring Hill College, located in Mobile, Alabama, is a private liberal arts college founded in 1830 in the Roman Catholic Jesuit tradition. The school's founder is Michael Portier, first Bishop of Mobile. The school is the first Catholic institution to be founded in the American south, and the fifth oldest such institution in the United States. Spring Hill College is a member of Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. In a U.S. News and World Report review in 2010, the school was ranked 14th among southern colleges offering bachelor and master degrees.
Academics
Spring Hill College offers a liberal arts education that provides a comprehensive education and exposure to multiple areas of study, with a focus on a given major. Students will choose a major, taking courses relating to the major throughout their four years of study alongside required general education courses. Student may opt to study add a minor degree to their studies through additional study. Master degree programs have individual admission requirements based on the program of study. All graduate programs require at least an undergraduate degree for admissions consideration.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students wishing to enroll at Spring Hill College must complete the online application and provide all the necessary information, including transcripts and test scores. Once submitted the information provided will be reviewed, and a determination made regarding the status of the applicant. Shortly thereafter, the applicant will be notified, and if admitted, will be supplied with the necessary information to begin their college career. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships, and is awarded based on the information provided through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the students Spring Hill College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Spring Hill College has a total student population of about 1,500, with undergraduate students making up about 91% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition is estimated to be around $35,000 per year for in-state and nonresident students
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $980 to $1,200 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $25,509 |
Receiving Student Loans | 66% | $9,293 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Spring Hill College may offer services like those listed below:- Online classes
- Night and weekend classes available
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
Graduation Rates
Spring Hill College has an overall graduation rate which is approximately 56%.
Number of Year to Graduate | Percent of Entering Class |
---|---|
Students Graduating in 4 Years | 47% |
Graduating in 5 Years | 8% |
Graduating in 6 Years | 1% |
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2007)
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2007)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Spring Hill College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NAIA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Southern States Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Southern States Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

Get more information about the programs offered by Spring Hill College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, M)
- Organizational Leadership (B, C)
Communications and Journalism
- Communication, General (B)
Education
- Secondary Education (B)
- Elementary Education (B, M)
- Early Childhood Education (B, M)
- English and Language Arts Teacher Education (M)
- History Teacher Education (M)
- Social Studies Teacher Education (M)
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Biology Teacher Education
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Chemistry Teacher Education
Engineering
- Pre-Engineering (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
- Writing, General
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B)
- Clinical Nurse Leader (M)
- PreMed Studies
- Art Therapy
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Biopsychology (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (M)
- General Studies (B)
- Humanistic Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies (B, C, M)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
- Graphic Design (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts
- Arts Management
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Spring Hill College.
- Southern University at New Orleans in New Orleans, LA (122 miles away)
- Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA (139 miles away)
- Marion Military Institute in Marion, AL (142 miles away)
- Alabama State University in Montgomery, AL (159 miles away)
- Auburn University - Montgomery in Montgomery, AL (164 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Visit the main Alabama colleges & universities profile page
- Browse our list of private colleges in Alabama
- Compare other Alabama Christian and Bible Colleges
Data Disclaimer
Information displayed on this page has been obtained from Institution, State, and Federal data sources, including the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) Survey 2010-2016. Information should be solely used for informational purposes only and may not be accurate for the current year. Contact Spring Hill College for official up-to-date information.