| Screen last updated on: January 27, 2011 |
| Total undergraduates: |
498 men, 812 women, 1,310 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
469 men, 715 women, 1,184 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
29 men, 97 women, 126 total |
| Total graduate students: |
80 men, 131 women, 211 total |
| Full-time graduate students: |
9 men, 17 women, 26 total |
| Part-time graduate students: |
71 men, 114 women, 185 total |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
55% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 16.3% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.1% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.4% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 7.6% | Hispanic |
| 69.9% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 3.7% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 18.3% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.6% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.1% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 7.0% | Hispanic |
| 67.6% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.8% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 4.7% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
450 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Mobile, AL |
| Population of city/town: |
191,411 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Branch campuses in Atlanta, GA; Birmingham, AL; and Jackson, MS. |
| Nearest major city: |
New Orleans |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
152 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
239,124 |
| Online campus map: |
www.shc.edu/apps/map |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (65%)
- women's dorms (11%)
- men's dorms (9%)
- single-student apartments (15%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
89% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
73% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
27% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All unmarried students under age 21 not living near campus with relatives. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
48% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
194 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Archives. Rare book collection. Teacher education library. Faculty Development Center. Center for Academic Excellence. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Theatre. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, veteran student, older student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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tape recorders, tutors, reader services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
mostly |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
3 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
13% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
5 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
22% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The SpringHillian, published weekly |
| Number of honor societies: |
16 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
66 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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SHAPe, Students for Justice, Tag 3, Troubadors |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Cultural Impulse Step Club, Multicultural Student Union |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Up 'Til Dawn, Showstoppers Dance Team, Diamond Dolls, anime club, Student Art League, Programming Board, Residence Hall Association, Honors Program Student Committee, Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, Order of Omega, PRIDE, Amnesty International, Knights of Columbus, Students for Life, Springhillians (student tour guides), SHC Greenkeepers, commuter club, game club, Ballin' Badgers, English club, history club, philosophy club, math club, ADPRO (advertising and public relations), political science and international studies club, psychology club, SHORES (marine biology), Student Nurses Association, chemistry club |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Jim Hall,
Director of Athletics and Recreation |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Jim Hall,
Director of Athletics and Recreation |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Director of Athletics/Recreation
Spring Hill College
4000 Dauphin Street
Mobile, AL 36608 |
| School colors: |
purple and white |
| School mascot: |
Badger |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
NAIA, Gulf Coast Athletic Conference |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
20% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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baseball, rugby, soccer, and softball fields; basketball, racquetball, tennis, and volleyball courts; recreation center, swimming pool, weight room, golf course, aerobic and exercise room, indoor track |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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10K training, basketball, dodgeball, flag football, racquetball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, walleyball, weightlifting |
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| Club sports for men: |
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rugby, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
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| Club sports for women: |
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cheerleading, dance team, ultimate Frisbee |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Mobile, AL (10 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Gulfport, MS (71 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Mobile, AL (10 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
5% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
33% immediately |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Auburn University, Florida State University, Louisiana State University--Baton Rouge, Loyola University New Orleans, Spring Hill College, Tulane University, University of Alabama, University of Alabama--Birmingham, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Memphis, University of South Alabama. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
70% within one year of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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CPSI (Computer Programs and Systems, Inc.), Mobile County Public Schools, Mobile Infirmary Medical Center, Providence Hospital, University of South Alabama Children's and Women's Hospital, University of South Alabama Medical Center, Wells Fargo Financial. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- JoAnn C. Jenkins, COO, Library of Congress
- Jim Hendry, vice president and general manager, Chicago Cubs
- Patrick J. Balthrop, former CEO and president, Luminex Corporation.
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