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University of Mobile

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 684
Religious affiliation Baptist
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Acceptance rate 64%
Students retention rate 64%
On-time graduation rate 51%

Located in Mobile, Alabama, University of Mobile is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University of Mobile is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, University of Mobile emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at University of Mobile is 64% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Alabama is 73%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at University of Mobile do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

64.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$24,855

Cost of attendance at University of Mobile in 2022 for students from Alabama.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average $10,612
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$24,855

Cost of attendance at University of Mobile in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average $22,133
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at University of Mobile received on average $16,093 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$16,093
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 98 39% $4,970 $487,031
Other Federal Grant 98 39% $5,245 $514,015
State Grant/Scholarships 153 61% $1,275 $195,138
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 226 91% $13,240 $2,992,178
Total Grant & Scholarships 230 92% $16,093 $3,701,331

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Mobile students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Mobile students is 51.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 56.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 44.0%.

51.4%

  • African American 24.1% 14 students
  • white 58.8% 107 students
  • unknown 83.3% 5 students
  • hispanic 100.0% 6 students
  • International Students 35.7% 5 students
  • Mixed Race 40.0% 4 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Southern States Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Southern States Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Southern States Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

University of Mobile provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Mobile offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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