Spring Hill College is a private research university in Mobile, Alabama, enrolling about 782 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 76.57% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $51,500 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $24,054
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $20,449 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: 76.57% Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 782 96.8% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 52.10%
  • Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
  • First-Generation Students: 25.2%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 7.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 0.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 49.2%
  • Average SAT Score: 1120
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 848
  • Applicants (IPEDS): 2,279
  • Room & Board: $13,068 annual estimate

Spring Hill College: what the data shows

Common questions about Spring Hill College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Spring Hill College?

Spring Hill College is located in Mobile, AL (ZIP 36608-1780).

NCES locale classification: Suburb.

Is Spring Hill College public or private?

Spring Hill College is a Private Non-profit institution.

How much does Spring Hill College cost?

Published tuition: $24,054.

Average net price after aid: $20,449.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$15,598
$30,001–$48,000$20,141
$48,001–$75,000$22,317
$75,001–$110,000$20,642
$110,001+$26,240

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $96,216.

How hard is it to get into Spring Hill College?

Admission rate: 76.57%.

Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1120 and midpoint ACT 19.

Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.

How big is Spring Hill College?

Total enrollment: 782 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 848 students.

Graduate enrollment: 137 students.

About 97% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Spring Hill College?

150%-time completion rate: 52.10%.

First-year retention: 70.2%.

What do graduates of Spring Hill College earn?

Median earnings: $41,358 six years after entry; $51,500 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.

31.61% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Spring Hill College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Spring Hill College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 76.57%; completion rate 52.10%; median earnings $51,500 at 10 years; net price $20,449. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$24,054
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Spring Hill College was $24,054.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$20,449
2024 Value

In 2024 Spring Hill College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,449.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$81,796 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$20,449 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$96,216 4-Year Tuition

$13,068 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,300 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$38,422 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$153,688 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Spring Hill College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

31.61% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43.83% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Spring Hill College was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Spring Hill College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$30,924$30,924$18,555
2014$32,468$32,468$19,713
2015$34,092$34,092$9,657
2016$35,794$35,794$5,772
2017$37,584$37,584$21,275
2018$39,464$39,464$19,718
2019$40,648$40,648$22,221
2020$41,868$41,868$22,560
2021$21,100$21,100$20,891
2022$21,732$21,732$19,449
2023$23,270$23,270$19,514

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

76.57% Acceptance Rate

2,279 Total Applicants

1,347 Students Admitted

249 First-Time Students Enrolled

18.49% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)

This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

SAT Average: 1120

ACT Average: 19

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4

Estimated Median GPA: 3.20

Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Spring Hill College reported total enrollment of about 782 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (57.0%), Black or African American (13.8%), and Non-Resident Alien (11.1%). About 31.61% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 25.2% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

96.8% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Spring Hill College in 2024 is 782 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 848 students. Graduate enrollment is about 137 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

70.2%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 57.0%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

44.66% 100% Completion Time

52.10% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 44.66% of students graduating from Spring Hill College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Business Administration and Management, General: 78% male / 22% female
  • Organizational Leadership: 60% male / 40% female
  • Psychology, General: 26% male / 74% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Spring Hill College.

Return on Investment

$27,000 Median Student Debt

$51,500 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

52.43% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

529.62% Return on Investment

5.2 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Spring Hill College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 34 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Business Administration and Management, General: 63 completions

2. Organizational Leadership: 25 completions

3. Psychology, General: 23 completions

4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 22 completions

5. Health Professions and Related Programs: 19 completions

6. Communication and Media Studies: 12 completions

7. Graphic Design: 11 completions

8. Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management: 11 completions

9. Project Management: 11 completions

Most popular programs at Spring Hill College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Spring Hill College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Spring Hill College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 49.2%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,892
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,493

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Spring Hill College is a private non-profit institution located in Mobile, AL, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, General. Enrollment is approximately 782 students. Student body composition includes White (57.0%), Black or African American (13.8%), Non-Resident Alien (11.1%). The admission rate is 76.57%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1120. The 150%-time completion rate is 52.10%. Approximately 31.61% of students receive Pell Grants. About 25.2% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private Non-profit

Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions

Location

Mobile, AL 36608-1780

Region: Southeast

Insights and Analysis

Spring Hill College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Spring Hill College located?

Spring Hill College is located in Mobile, AL.

What is Spring Hill College's acceptance rate?

The acceptance rate at Spring Hill College is 76.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,279 applicants and 1,347 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.

How much does Spring Hill College cost?

Reported tuition is $24,054 and average net price is $20,449 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,068 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Spring Hill College?

Spring Hill College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 848 students, White (57.0%), Black or African American (13.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Spring Hill College?

About 25.2% of students at Spring Hill College are first-generation college students.

What test scores do students need for Spring Hill College?

Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Spring Hill College reports midpoint SAT about 1120 and midpoint ACT about 19.

What do graduates of Spring Hill College earn?

Median earnings are $41,358 six years after entry and $51,500 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Spring Hill College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 52.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Spring Hill College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.

Is Spring Hill College public or private?

Spring Hill College is a private nonprofit institution located in Mobile, AL.

Is Spring Hill College an HBCU?

No. Spring Hill College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Spring Hill College a tribal college?

No. Spring Hill College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Mobile, Alabama city profile
  • Southeast regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Alabama
  • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.