Spring Hill College is Alabama's oldest private college, founded in 1830 by Jesuits in Mobile. This Catholic liberal arts institution offers 50+ majors emphasizing leadership, service, and Jesuit values on a stunning 450-acre campus. Students rave about small classes, caring professors, diverse international community, beautiful oaks, and vibrant spiritual/social life.

State

Alabama

Student Population

1,100

Acceptance Rate

59%

GPA Range

3.3-3.6

SAT Range

1110-1230

Common Majors

Business, Nursing, Biology, Psychology, Education

"Professors build personal connections while Jesuit culture emphasizes service and leadership. We attend chapel gatherings, intramural sports, Greek events, cultural festivals, and beach trips that create lasting friendships in this welcoming diverse community."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$30,924

Conference

Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

76.3

Avg Women's Scores

80.2

Men's Team Notes

Spring Hill men’s golf averaged about 76 per player per round, with team totals near 305 over four counting scores. The Badgers posted several rounds in the 70s and 80s, contended in tightly packed SIAC‑type events, and showed steady four‑man scoring balance.

Women's Team Notes

Spring Hill women’s golf averaged about 80 per player per round, with team totals around 321 per 18 holes. The Badgers turned in frequent 70s and 80s, recorded at least one top‑3 finish, and gradually tightened their low‑round performance across the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

TJ Jackson

Women's Coach

John Michael Faggard

Men's Email

tjackson@shc.edu

Women's Email

jmfaggard@shc.edu

Men's Coach Bio

TJ Jackson leads Spring Hill men's golf, capturing the 2025 SIAC Championship at Houston Oaks with standout Kevin Kelsey (3rd) and team score securing NCAA South Regional berth. His Badgers opened 2024-25 at Full Moon Invitational (T-7th), emphasizing Mobile-area recruiting for postseason contention.

Women's Coach Bio

John Michael Faggard directs Spring Hill women's golf as head coach and Director of Golf, supported by athletic trainers Laura Beth Wright and Anthony Perea-Quijano. From the Mobile campus, he builds SIAC competitiveness through regional events toward DII South Regionals.