About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Patrick Sprague
Director of Admissions
Director of Admissions
Address
Office of Admissions
4000 Dauphin Street
Mobile, AL 36608
4000 Dauphin Street
Mobile, AL 36608
Phone
(800) 742-6704; (251) 380-3041
Email
psprague@shc.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Student Center
Fairway Apartments
McKinney's at the Hill
Burke Library
Golf Course
Fairway Apartments
McKinney's at the Hill
Burke Library
Golf Course
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Carpe Diem Coffee Shop
Gulf Shores
Langan (Municipal) Park
Eastern Shore Center
Downtown Mobile
Gulf Shores
Langan (Municipal) Park
Eastern Shore Center
Downtown Mobile
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Varies
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
admit@shc.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
weekend visits excluded
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Mobile Regional Airport is about 20 minutes away. Vans, limousines, and rental cars are available for a trip from the airport to campus. Driving directions from airport: Take Airport Boulevard east for approximately six miles. Turn left onto McGregor and go approximately one mile. Turn right on Dauphin Street. The entrance to Spring Hill is about 1/2 mile on the left. From the Dauphin Street entrance, follow the road past the golf course to the top of the hill. At the stop sign, turn right. Follow the road to the parking lot at the end of the road. The Admissions Office is located on the left in Nan Altmayer Place.
Greyhound also offers service to Mobile, and its station is 15 to 20 minutes away from campus. Taxis are also available.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From the East and West: Take I-10 to I-65 North. Follow I-65 North to Exit 4 (Dauphin Street) and turn west (left). Spring Hill College is less than one mile on the right. From the Dauphin Street entrance, follow the road past the golf course to the top of the hill. At the stop sign, turn right. Follow the road to the parking lot at the end of the road. The Admissions Office is located on the left in Nan Altmayer Place.
From the North: Take I-65 South to Exit 4 (Dauphin Street) and turn west (right). Spring Hill College is less than one mile on the right. From the Dauphin Street entrance, follow the road past the golf course to the top of the hill. At the stop sign, turn right. Follow the road to the parking lot at the end of the road. The Admissions Office is located on the left in Nan Altmayer Place.
Local Accommodations
see http://www.shc.edu/ug/admissions/visit/local-accommodations
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 2,736
Acceptance Rate: 54%
Average HS GPA: 3.54
GPA Breakdown
25%
4.0
18%
3.75 - 3.99
25%
3.50 - 3.74
8%
3.25 - 3.49
9%
3.00 - 3.24
12%
2.50 - 2.99
3%
2.00 - 2.49
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
490 - 590
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
510 - 560
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
985 - 1130
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 25
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Deadlines
Regular — July 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
13:1
Total Faculty
114
with Terminal Degree
83
59
Women
55
Men
10
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
43%
Graduate in 5 years
55%
Graduate in 6 years
56%
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
Business/Managerial Economics.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Organizational Leadership.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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EDUCATION.
Biology Teacher Education.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
History Teacher Education.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Spanish Language Teacher Education.
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ENGINEERING.
Pre-Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
Writing, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Biopsychology.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine and Studio Arts Management.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Graphic Design.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
JoAnn C. Jenkins
CEO of AARP
Carlos Trujillo
Ambassador to the Organization of American States
Colman McCarthy
American Journalist
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
43%
Graduate in 5 years
55%
Graduate in 6 years
56%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Dec 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
State Aid
State Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Other
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
TEACH grants
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,061
Foreign Countries Represented
27
Demographics
1.61%
Asian
14.37%
Black
6.14%
Hispanic
65.31%
Caucasian
5.01%
Unknown
4.91%
International
61% female
39% male
54% are out of state
97% are full time
3% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
66%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
72%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Theme Housing
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Ashley Dunklin
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
54
Number of Honor Societies
17
Number of Social Sororities
7
Number of Religious Organizations
5
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
Men's Sports (Badgers)
7 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Badgers)
8 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of South Alabama
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of South Alabama
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of South Alabama
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of South Alabama
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
50
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell, Apple
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
