University of Mobile: Review & Facts

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University of Mobile is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,805 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1961 and is one of the 7 schools located in Mobile, Alabama.

University of Mobile is affiliated with Southern Baptist Church.

Academic Offerings

University of Mobile will give you the option to obtain an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
46
University of Mobile implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 46 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Nursing, Education, and Music. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at University of Mobile is relatively low at 68% (close to Alabama average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
68%
Fair
The graduation rate at University of Mobile is below average - 50%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Mobile is pretty decent, 14:1. Learn more information about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are high - $23,900 per academic year. The additional fees at University of Mobile not covered by tuition are roughly $2,000; this makes it a total of $25,900 per academic year.

Read the details about University of Mobile additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
84%
Easy
According to recent data, 1,690 applications were submitted and 1,421 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

University of Mobile will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Mobile in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,700
Medium
University of Mobile offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Mobile, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
University of Mobile offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 700 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable - approximately $5,700 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of Mobile. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, University of Mobile appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Mobile Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Mobile
5735 College Parkway
Mobile, Alabama
36613-2842, USA
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