University of Mobile

https://www.umobile.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$25,320

3.01% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$22,382

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

77.9%

1,805 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,545

87.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

56.8%

137 Graduates

About

University of Mobile is a higher education institution located in Mobile County, AL. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Mobile were Registered Nursing (28 degrees awarded), Kinesiology & Exercise Science (25 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (23 degrees).

In 2024, 309 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Mobile. 65% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (175 degrees), 3.72 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (47 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Mobile is $25,320, which is $1,320 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Mobile is $25,320, which is $1,320 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,382.

In 2024, 65% of undergraduate students attending University of Mobile received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$25,320

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Mobile was $25,320. The cost of tuition at University of Mobile is $1,320 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Mobile (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,382

2024 Value

9.16%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Mobile had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,382. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Mobile grew by 9.16%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Mobile (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

65% of undergraduate students at University of Mobile received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 7.14% with respect to 2023, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Mobile (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Mobile received 1,805 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 4.03% annual growth. Out of those 1,805 applicants, 1,406 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77.9% acceptance rate.

There were 1,545 students enrolled at University of Mobile in 2024. 3% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Mobile has an overall enrollment yield of 19.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,406

Accepted Out of 1,805

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Mobile was 77.9% (1,406 admissions from 1,805 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 72.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 4.03%, while admissions grew by 11.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Mobile (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

3% of enrolled first-time students at University of Mobile in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Mobile had a total enrollment of 1,545 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Mobile is 1,353 students and the part-time enrollment is 192. This means that 87.6% of students enrolled at University of Mobile are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Mobile, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.9% White, 14.4% Black or African American, 6.08% Two or More Races, 3.62% Hispanic or Latino, 1.36% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.36% Asian, and 0.194% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Mobile in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.2%), followed by White Male (21.5%) and Black or African American Female (9.03%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (38%), followed by White Male (20.7%) and Black or African American Female (9.62%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

87.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Mobile in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,545 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Mobile is 1,353 and the part-time enrollment is 192. This means that 87.6% of students enrolled at University of Mobile are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Mobile (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Mobile was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Mobile had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Mobile (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
832 enrolled students
Black or African American
222 enrolled students
Two or More Races
94 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Mobile is 53.9% White, 14.4% Black or African American, 6.08% Two or More Races, 3.62% Hispanic or Latino, 1.36% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.36% Asian, and 0.194% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 264 students (17.1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 93 more women than men received degrees from University of Mobile. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Mobile is white (175 degrees awarded). There were 3.72 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (47 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Mobile is Registered Nursing (28 degrees awarded), followed by Kinesiology & Exercise Science (25 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (23 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Mobile, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Philosophy and Religious Studies (9 degrees awarded), Theology (12 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (28 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Mobile are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,562,982 people), Secondary school teachers (530,318 people), Education administrators (282,664 people), Special education teachers (204,694 people), and Other managers (204,587 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Mobile in 2024 are Philosophy and Religious Studies (9 degrees awarded), Theology (12 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (28 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (22 degrees), and Education (42 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Mobile are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University of Mobile are Philosophy and Religious Studies (9 degrees awarded), Theology (12 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (28 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (22 degrees), and Education (42 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Mobile are Elementary & secondary schools (2,896,908 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (395,560 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (230,881 people), Religious organizations (178,977 people), and Computer Systems Design (165,645 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Mobile.

Registered Nursing

Most Common (2024)

15 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at University of Mobile was Registered Nursing with 15 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at University of Mobile according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

108

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

201

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 108 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mobile, which is 0.537 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (201).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Mobile by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 30 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mobile in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.76 times more than the 17 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 37 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mobile in Registered Nursing, which is 6.17 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

42%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 42% of students graduating from University of Mobile completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
175 degrees awarded
Black or African American
47 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Mobile is white (175 degrees awarded). There were 3.72 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (47 degrees).

14.6% of degree recipients (45 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
167 degrees awarded
White Female
161 degrees awarded
White Female
160 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Mobile is white female (167 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (161 degrees).

Operations

University of Mobile has an endowment valued at nearly $25.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.47M (9.8%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, University of Mobile had a total salary expenditure of 31.7M. University of Mobile employs 28 Assistant professors, 22 Associate professors and 15 Professors. Most academics at University of Mobile are Female Assistant professor (23), Female Associate professor (11), and Male Associate professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Mobile are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 43 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 29 employees, and Management with 20 employees.

Endowment

$25.2M

2024 Endowment

5.74%

growth from 2023

University of Mobile has an endowment valued at about $25.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Mobile grew 5.74% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $20.7M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Mobile (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$11.6M

2024 Salaries

7.24%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Mobile paid a median of $11.6M in salaries, which represents 36.6% of their overall expenditure ($31.7M) and a 7.24% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.97% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.11% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$4.03M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Mobile paid a total of $4.03M to 73 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Mobile were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 43 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 29 employees, and Management with 20 employees.

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