About Spring Hill College
Transformational Educational Opportunities
Founded in 1830, Spring Hill College is the oldest institution of higher learning in Alabama. Rooted in Catholic heritage and continuing the centuries-old Jesuit tradition of educational excellence, Spring Hill College molds students to become responsible leaders in service to others.
Find out more about us and understand how our flexible online programs will prepare you to be successful throughout your career.
Why Choose Spring Hill College?
Spring Hill College believes in an education that ignites passion and purpose. Online learners will thrive intellectually, emotionally, spiritually and professionally.
We offer flexible, affordable and accessible degree options that fit your life. Our online courses are designed with adult learners in mind and are delivered in a convenient format.
When you graduate with a Spring Hill College degree, you will be prepared to make a positive impact in your workplace, your community and the world.
Awards and Accreditation
Spring Hill College is recognized as a College of Distinction and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Best Online Colleges in Alabama 2022
2022-2023 Nursing College of Distinction
2022-2023 Business College of Distinction
2022-2023 Alabama College of Distinction
2022-2023 College of Distinction
2022-2023 Catholic College of Distinction
2022-2023 Career Development College of Distinction
Accreditation
Spring Hill College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Regional accreditation is the most prestigious form of accreditation for institutions of higher education.
Professional programs are accredited by the Alabama State Board of Education. The MSN program is seeking accreditation through the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education. The BSN program is accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Recognition
- No. 1 RN program in Alabama, RNCareers.org, 2021
- No. 1 RN program among four year institutions of higher learning in Alabama, RegisteredNursing.org, 2021
- Top 10 Price-to-Earnings Premium School, Forbes, 2020
- 2020-21 Alabama and Catholic College of Distinction
Fast Facts
Spring Hill College has educated leaders, influenced careers, inspired life choices and ignited a life-long passion for the greater good.
- Founded in 1830 by Mobile’s first Catholic bishop
- The oldest Catholic college in the Southeast
- A private, Jesuit and Catholic College
- A proud Yellow Ribbon School for our military students
- Multiple start dates each year
- 100% online programs
- Close to 15,000 alumni worldwide
Our Mission
We offer students a thorough preparation for professional excellence; and we strive to awaken mind and spirit to the pursuit of truth and to the ever-deepening appreciation of the beauty of creation, the dignity of life, the demands of justice and the mystery of God’s love.
Our Vision
The people of Spring Hill College, in community, work together to nurture learning for body, mind and spirit. We take the time and make the effort to teach and act with justice, with care and in the service of others.
Our Values
Spring Hill College ignites the value of a Jesuit, Catholic education in every student, inspiring them for lifelong success.
Faith
Rooted in its Catholic heritage and continuing the centuries-old Jesuit tradition of educational excellence.
Transformative
Empower learners to see the world through an ethical lens in order to challenge and change the status quo as agents of change.
Inclusivity and diversity
Our campus community is focused on the needs of all students, as our continual commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Academic excellence
Rigorous learning that provides educational opportunities that broaden perspectives and expand your horizon.
Our History
Founded in 1830, Spring Hill College has educated leaders, influenced careers, inspired life choices and ignited a lifelong passion for the greater good. Spring Hill College is the oldest Catholic college in the Southeast and the third oldest Jesuit college in the U.S.
Spring Hill College and its graduates have been pioneers on many fronts. For instance, Spring Hill led the way in desegregation among Southern colleges, and it earned the respect of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who mentioned the moral significance of Spring Hill’s initiatives in his 1963 “Letter from a Birmingham Jail.”
Spring Hill students are Jesuit-educated, meaning they not only excel academically but also are committed to the Jesuit tradition of “cura personalis,” that is, a care for the spiritual, social and intellectual growth of each person.
We nurture both the personal and social dimensions of faith, seeking to draw our students into a deeper and more vital relationship with God.