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Spring Hill College, often referred to by the abbreviation of the name, SHC, is a coeducational, private, Roman Catholic Jesuit college located in Mobile, Alabama, United States. It was founded in 1830 by Michael Portier, the first Bishop of Mobile. The college has an urban campus, which stretches across approximately 400 acres of land and includes a, 18-hole golf course. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the fields of communications/arts, social science, natural sciences, etc. The college also supports a program to allow students to study abroad, in countries like England, Ireland, Italy, France, Spain, or Mexico.
The athletics teams of Spring Hill College are known as the Badgers. The official mascot of the college is the Badger. The students take part in a wide variety of intercollegiate sports including cross country, volleyball, tennis, basketball, softball, soccer and baseball. Students also take part in a number of intramural sports of their choice, such as, wallyball, sand volleyball, flag football, racquetball, tennis. They also organize and participate in card tournaments.
The main campus of Spring Hill College is in Mobile, AL (a medium-sized city). The school is a Roman Catholic institution. Spring Hill College is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
Spring Hill College offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. The school students most commonly major in a field related to science, mathematics, and media.
Spring Hill College does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 500 to 600. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 470 or more.
Spring Hill College offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, the school had 1,538 enrolled students.
Many students at Spring Hill College live in campus housing. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Student athletes at Spring Hill College belong to the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference for major sports. The school takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
More complete details are provided below.
Spring Hill College
4000 Dauphin St
Mobile, AL 36608-1791
General Phone: (251) 380-4000
http://www.shc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 52 | general studies, political science, English, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, history, English language and literature, Spanish language, ... |
| Business and Management | 52 | business management, human resources |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 35 | registered nursing |
| Religion and Philosophy | 31 | theology, pastoral counseling, philosophy |
| Therapy and Counseling | 29 | psychology, art therapy |
| Science | 28 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry |
| Media | 24 | communication studies |
| Education and Teaching | 22 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, early childhood education, education |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Design | 7 | graphic design |
| Fine Arts | 5 | fine arts |
| Art Studies | 3 | arts management |
| Engineering | 2 | various engineering courses |
| Medicine | 1 | gerontology, pre-med |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 0 | computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for Spring Hill College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 232 | 30 |
| Master's degree | 61 | 8 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 | 5 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Spring Hill College had a total enrollment of 1,538 students (1,463 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 40% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 44% |
| Louisiana | 15% |
| Florida | 11% |
| Missouri | 5% |
| Mississippi | 5% |
| Texas | 4% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Spring Hill College offers campus housing for 1,010 of its 1,463 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Mobile, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,377 | 1,942 | 58% | 347 | 18% |
| Men | 1,223 | 723 | 59% | 132 | 18% |
| Women | 2,154 | 1,219 | 57% | 215 | 18% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 610 |
| SAT Writing | 490 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 26% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 95% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,240 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,240 |
| Room and board | $ 9,700 |
| Room charge | $ 4,850 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,410 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid:
Spring Hill College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 104100)
Spring Hill College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 24 | 14 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 20 | 13 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $73,318 | 5 | $63,638 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $58,306 | 9 | $55,256 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $47,528 | 14 | $46,857 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 7 | $46,546 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 46 | $59,141 | 35 | $51,352 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Gulf Coast Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Gulf Coast Athletic Conference |
| Track | Gulf Coast Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 88 | 88 | 176 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Basketball | 9 | 12 | 21 |
| Track | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 43 | 69 | 112 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
General Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Spring Hill College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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