School Overview
The University of Mobile is a private school affiliated with the Alabama Baptist Convention. Degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels are offered here. This school also offers distance education programs to accommodate working professionals. The school incorporates Christian values and theology into all educational programs.
This historic university is located in Eight Mile, AL. The school’s campus captures the beauty and charm of the South.
The following schools offer undergraduate programs at the University of Mobile:
- The school of business
- The school of performing arts
- The school of education
- The school of Christian studies
- The school of nursing
- The school of arts and sciences
Graduate programs in religious studies, nursing, and business administration are offered at the University of Mobile.
General Information
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Admission Office 5735 College Parkway Mobile, AL 36613-2842 (251) 442-2273 (800) 946-7267 Fax: (251) 442-2498 [email protected] Contact: Kim Leousis Vice President for Enrollment Management |
Main Address 5735 College Parkway Mobile, AL 36613-2842 (251) 675-5990 |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,422 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 251 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,422 Graduate enrollment: 175 Setting Suburban setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $50 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 56% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 77% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $13,250 | $14,000 | $15,000 | $16,120 | +7.47% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $7,140 | $7,320 | $7,570 | $7,580 | +0.13% |
| Other | $3,350 | $3,525 | $2,880 | $3,400 | +18.06% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $24,940 | $26,345 | $26,950 | $28,600 | +6.12% |
| In-state Off Campus | $14,450 | $15,500 | $16,500 | $17,620 | +6.79% |
| In-state with Family | $14,450 | $15,500 | $16,500 | $17,620 | +6.79% |
| Average Graduate School Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $7,830 |
| In-state Student Fees | $126 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $7,830 |
| Out-of-state Student Fees | $126 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 221 | 89% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 221 | 89% | $1,939,609 | $8,777 |
| • Federal grants | 66 | 27% | $308,750 | $4,678 |
| • Pell grants | 66 | 27% | $229,379 | $3,475 |
| • Other federal grants | 62 | 25% | $79,371 | $1,280 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grants | 119 | 48% | $100,455 | $844 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 220 | 89% | $1,530,404 | $6,956 |
| Student loan financial aid | 147 | 59% | $1,004,688 | $6,835 |
| • Federal student loans | 147 | 59% | $935,096 | $6,361 |
| • Other student loans | 8 | 3% | $69,592 | $8,699 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | 279 | 61 | – | 30 | – |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | – | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Programs | 45 | 18 | – | – | – |
| Accounting | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management | 34 | 18 | – | – | – |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Education | 75 | 24 | – | – | – |
| Biology Teacher Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 17 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 32 | 23 | – | – | – |
| English/language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Music Teacher Education | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature/letters | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences | 50 | 19 | – | 14 | – |
| Athletic Training/trainer | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/counseling | – | 9 | – | – | – |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | 42 | 10 | – | 14 | – |
| History | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| History | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 31 | – | – | 16 | – |
| General Studies | 17 | – | – | 16 | – |
| Humanities/humanistic Studies | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Environmental Science | – | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Religious/sacred Music | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Art and art Studies | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Music | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Voice and Opera | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Biology Teacher Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies A,B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Health/Physical Fitness B Philosophy & Religion Religion/Religious Studies B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Political Science/Government B Theological Studies & Religious Vocations Religious/Sacred Music B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
University of Mobile Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (251) 675-5990 |
| Website: | www.umobile.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | umobile.edu/apply/ |
| Address: | 5735 College Parkway Drive, Mobile, AL 36613-2842 |
| Setting: | 41 |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,480 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 49% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 13 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 795 (54% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $21,400 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $21,400 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $12,901 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
University of Mobile Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at University of Mobile.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 1 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 9 | 2 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 2 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 5 | ||||
| Grand total | 2 | 36 | 6 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at University of Mobile.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 2 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 1 | 2 | 2 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at University of Mobile and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $21,400 |
| Out-of-state | $21,400 |
| Books and supplies | $1,630 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $9,880 |
| Out-of-state | $9,880 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 285 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 285 | 100% | $12,901 |
| Student loan aid | 195 | 68% | $6,708 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,442 | 100% | $10,861 |
| Federal student loans | 1,105 | 77% | $8,168 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for University of Mobile. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled University of Mobile students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 935 | 296 | 639 | Percent admitted | 100% | 66% | 60% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 24% | 31% | 21% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
University of Mobile Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 1,480 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,376 |
| Graduate enrollment | 104 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
University of Mobile Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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