More selective than 48% of Alabama colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
4% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 57% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose SHC over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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SHC SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, SHC is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 17 | 29 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
SHC admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 77% | — | — | 17–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 59% | — | — | 19–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is SHC compared with other Alabama colleges?
SHC has the 12th-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Alabama colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | 69% | 64% | $18,796 |
| 9 | Huntingdon College | 69% | 48% | $22,566 |
| 10 | University of South Alabama | 71% | 53% | $17,648 |
| 11 | Faulkner University | 73% | 37% | $22,085 |
| 12 | Spring Hill College | 77% | 52% | $20,449 |
| 13 | The University of Alabama | 77% | 73% | $22,420 |
| 14 | Jacksonville State University | 78% | 55% | $14,279 |
| 15 | University of Mobile | 78% | 57% | $22,382 |
| 16 | Samford University | 82% | 77% | $32,622 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Alabama colleges →
Who enrolls at SHC
College Scorecard; IPEDS
SHC admissions questions
What is the SHC acceptance rate?
Spring Hill College accepts 77% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,347 of 2,279 applicants were admitted.
Does SHC require the SAT or ACT?
Spring Hill College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 4% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 57% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at SHC?
18% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (249 of 1,347).
Is SHC getting harder to get into?
Spring Hill College accepted 77% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 59% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Spring Hill College overview