Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $39,936. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $24,054 |
| Housing & meals | $12,212 |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 |
| Personal & travel | $4,574 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,204 |
| Total cost of attendance | $39,936 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
SHC net price compared with other Alabama colleges
SHC has the 16th-lowest average net price of 24 Alabama colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | $18,749 | 64% | $54,501 |
| 13 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | $18,796 | 64% | $61,767 |
| 14 | Herzing University-Birmingham | $19,651 | 13% | $36,909 |
| 15 | Alabama State University | $20,435 | 30% | $34,502 |
| 16 | Spring Hill College | $20,449 | 52% | $51,500 |
| 17 | Faulkner University | $22,085 | 37% | $43,457 |
| 18 | University of Mobile | $22,382 | 57% | $43,611 |
| 19 | The University of Alabama | $22,420 | 73% | $59,221 |
| 20 | Huntingdon College | $22,566 | 48% | $49,601 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Alabama colleges →
Why SHC costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill College | 77% | $20,449 | 52% | $51,500 | This school |
| University of Mobile | 78% | $22,382 | 57% | $43,611 | |
| Huntingdon College | 69% | $22,566 | 48% | $49,601 | |
| Faulkner University | 73% | $22,085 | 37% | $43,457 | |
| Talladega College | 85% | $15,560 | 31% | $32,229 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Spring Hill College would cost you $1,933 less per year than University of Mobile, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Spring Hill College, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$2,856).
- Spring Hill College gives aided families $754 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Alabama resident | SHC | University of Mobile | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $24,054 | $26,910 | −$2,856 |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 | $1,800 | −$500 |
| Housing & meals | $12,212 | $10,676 | +$1,536 |
| Personal & travel | $4,574 | $4,750 | −$176 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,204 | −$3,021 | +$817 |
| Sticker price | $39,936 | $41,115 | −$1,179 |
| Average grants | −$19,487 | −$18,733 | −$754 |
| You pay | $20,449 | $22,382 | −$1,933 |
“+” means SHC costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
SHC cost questions
How much is tuition at SHC?
Tuition and fees are $24,054 a year.
What is the total cost of attending SHC?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $39,936 a year.
What do families actually pay at SHC?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $20,449 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $15,598; $48–75k pay $22,317; $110k+ pay $26,240.
How much debt do SHC graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $21,500, and 4.3% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Spring Hill College overview