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University of Mobile

Mobile, AL · Rural · 1,307 students
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$22,382
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
56%
Graduation rate
50% typical
$43,611
Earnings 10 years on
$48,772 typical
78%
Acceptance rate
77% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

The University of Mobile is a private, Christ-centered university renowned for its exceptional healthcare programs and its nationally recognized Alabama School of the Arts. The university stands out for its conservatory-style performing arts training and acclaimed touring ensembles, such as the VOICES of Mobile, alongside top-tier programs in nursing, business, and education. Situated on an 880-acre wooded campus, student life is defined by a close-knit, faith-driven community featuring vibrant campus worship, service initiatives, and NAIA Rams athletics. With a strong commitment to integrating faith with professional calling, UM distinguishes itself through dedicated faculty mentorship and deeply personalized learning environments.


Wikipedia:The University of Mobile is a private Christian university in Prichard, Alabama, United States. It is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention, which founded the institution in 1961 as Mobile College in reference to its location in Mobile County. It was renamed The University of Mobile in 1993.

Location
Mobile, AL, 36613-2842 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
MSY · New Orleans
138 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$26,910
Housing & food (on campus)$11,328
Books & supplies$1,800
Cost of attendance$41,115
Average net price$22,382
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$26,910
Housing & food (on campus)$11,328
Books & supplies$1,800
Cost of attendance$41,115
Average net price$22,382
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$17,550
$30–48k
$21,133
$48–75k
$21,633
$75–110k
$24,766
$110k+
$27,447
Grants from the school
65% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $15,307
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
56%
Within 4 yrs
43%
Back for yr 2
74%
Transferred
0%
Pell students: 35.2% · others: 80.2% 
8 yrs after starting
57% graduated · 28% transferred · 16% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$37,411
10 yrs after entry$43,611
Debt
Median at graduation$26,500
Monthly payment$281
Middle 50% owe$6.5k–$28.1k
90th percentile$41,352
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (small programs): 50% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
78%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1220
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 77.9% · women 79.2% 
Yield: 19.4% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 39%Women 61%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
26%
First-gen
32%
Family income
$39,700
Independent
33%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
5%
Where first-years come from
In state (AL)
78.8%
Out of state
16.8%
International
3.3%

Most out-of-state first-years from: FL 18 · LA 12 · MS 6 · GA 2 · TX 2

Race & ethnicity
White
54%
Hispanic
4%
Black
15%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
17%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Beach Volleyball
    Women's
  • Bowling
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$37,411
After 10 yrs
$43,611
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing40
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness28
Business Administration, Management and Operations28
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods23
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas21
Music18
Psychology, General15
Accounting and Related Services9
Religious Music and Worship7
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft7
History7
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities6
Sociology6
Communication and Media Studies5
English Language and Literature, General5
Fine and Studio Arts5
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$25M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$5,674/mo
Teaching spend
$8,091
per student
Federal loans
37%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (small programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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