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The University of Mobile was founded in 1961 as Mobile College. It became the University of Mobile in 1993. This 4-year private university sits on a 800-acre campus in Prichard, Alabama, and offers enrollment to more than 1,5000 students every year.
The University of Mobile offers a large number of degrees in the undergraduate and graduate level. The schools is comprised of the following academic divisions:
The sports teams of the University of Mobile are nicknamed the Rams. They participate in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. The Rams are members of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Students attend University Of Mobile in Mobile, AL, a large suburb. The school is proud of its Southern Baptist status. University Of Mobile is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Master's degree.
University Of Mobile has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in education and teaching and nursing and emergency medicine.
University Of Mobile is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 500. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 650.
University Of Mobile has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 1,541 students at the school (as of 2007-2008).
A lot of students at University Of Mobile attend part-time. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. University Of Mobile offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference. University Of Mobile offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Mobile
5735 College Parkway Drive
Mobile, AL 36613-2842
General Phone: (251) 675-5990
http://www.umobile.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 100 | registered nursing |
| Education and Teaching | 91 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, physical education teaching, music teaching, social science teaching, English teaching, math teaching |
| Business and Management | 63 | business management, organizational behavior, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 52 | general studies, humanities, sociology, English, history, social services, political science |
| Religion and Philosophy | 43 | religion, religious music |
| Media | 26 | communication studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 21 | marriage and family therapy, psychology |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | theatre arts management |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | computer and info science |
| Science | 3 | biology, chemistry |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 3 | athletic trainer |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Mobile in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 311 | 31 |
| Master's degree | 70 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 37 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Mobile had a total enrollment of 1,541 students (1,396 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 74% |
| (Foreign Students) | 26% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
University Of Mobile offers campus housing for 559 of its 1,396 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Mobile, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,853 | 1,035 | 56% | 251 | 24% |
| Men | 587 | 348 | 59% | 91 | 26% |
| Women | 1,266 | 687 | 54% | 160 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 650 |
| SAT Writing | 500 | 700 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 8% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,000 |
| Room and board | $ 7,320 |
| Room charge | $ 4,370 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,950 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,525 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Mobile participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 102900)
University Of Mobile has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $63,440 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $56,014 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $60,429 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $45,777 | 9 | $45,266 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $41,539 | 10 | $38,394 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $37,008 | 13 | $37,359 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 6 | $32,816 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $40,517 | 38 | $38,787 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Gulf Coast Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Gulf Coast Athletic Conference |
| Track | Gulf Coast Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 114 | 94 | 208 |
| Basketball | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Track | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 81 | 78 | 159 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Science Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Mobile Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Southern Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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