University of Mobile
5735 College Pkwy, Prichard, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of University of Mobile
About this school
Founded in 1961 as a private, church-affiliated, liberal arts college, Mobile gained university status in 1993. Its 830-acre campus is located in Mobile, 10 miles from the downtown area.
- www.umobile.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
161
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:1,443
- Men:514 Men (35.6%)
- Women:929 Women (64.4%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to University of Mobile is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is not required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | - | 4 |
Mathematics | - | 3 |
Science | - | 3 |
Foreign Language | - | 2 |
Social Studies | - | 3 |
History | - | 3 |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | August 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 5735 College Parkway |
City, State, Zip | Mobile, AL 36613 |
Phone | (251) 442-2273 |
Fax | - |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | $25 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | - |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 62% of 935 applicants were admitted |
Women | 60% of 639 applicants were admitted |
Men | 66% of 296 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 354 (61%) of 579 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 208 (54%) of 383 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 146 (74%) of 196 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.61 |
375 And Above | 29% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 18% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 19% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 14% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 17% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 3% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 450-540 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 0% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 18% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 32% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 45% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 5% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 5% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 5% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 54% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 36% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 23 average |19-25 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 7% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 30% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 58% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 5% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $22,210 (58.87%)
- Room & Board: - $9,600 (25.45%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,800 (4.77%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $4,114 (10.91%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
University of Mobile accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Not reported |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning February 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001029 | Free |
State Aid Form | - |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 199 (88.8%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 180 (90.5%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 180 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 180 (100.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 67% |
Average Award | $19,353 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 114 (63.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,553 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 53 (29.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,175 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 175 (97.2%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 18 (8.0%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $8,488 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 970 (87.2%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 888 (91.6%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 888 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 887 (99.9%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 66% |
Average Award | $17,739 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 547 (61.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,279 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 43 (4.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,175 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 752 (84.7%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 163 (14.7%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $10,158 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 61% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $30,029 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Music, Performing Arts |
Special Achievements/Activities | Religious Involvement |
Special Characteristics | Children of Faculty/Staff, Relatives of Clergy |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $1,575 |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
73
Part-Time Faculty
99
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
25%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 23% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 39% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 31% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 6% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 0% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 0% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 36% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 44% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 15% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 5% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 374,857 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 100 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
University of Mobile provides wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
69.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
24.6%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
45.4%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
45.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (38)
- Accounting
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Communication and Media Studies, Other
- Communication, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Environmental Science
- General Studies
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- History Teacher Education
- History, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
- Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Musical Theatre
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religious/Sacred Music
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Social Sciences, General
- Sociology
- Voice and Opera
Most Popular Disciplines
Not offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences, Interdisciplinary studies
Online Degrees
Engineering
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study (4)
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Education--General
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Nursing--General
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
194,822
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Campus Size
880 acres
Weather
Temperature | 40 average low in January, 90 average high in September |
Rain | 122 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 10 mile(s) from campus in Mobile |
Nearest Train Station | 10 mile(s) from campus in Mobile |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing
Students of College Housing
45% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
55%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Not available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Not offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics |
Mascot | Ram |
School Colors | Maroon and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
University of Mobile offers choral groups, drama theatre, campus activity board, campus ministry, student government association, student nurse organization
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
1,152
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
1,443
Women
929
Men
514
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 1.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 1.4% Asian
- 19.5% Black/African-American
- 1.9% Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 60.9% White
- 12.2% Unknown
International Students
3.3% from 21 countries
Average Age
23
Number of Graduate Students
161