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Students attend University Of Mobile in Mobile, Alabama, 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 nursing and emergency medicine.
University Of Mobile is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 370 and 520. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 1,758 students at University Of Mobile (as of 2005).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. University Of Mobile values student athletics, and belongs to the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference. The school 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 36663-0220
General Phone: (251) 675-5990
Admissions Phone: (251) 442-2220
Financial Aid Phone: (251) 442-2252
http://www.umobile.edu
University Of Mobile awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 94 | organizational behavior, business management, accounting |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 93 | registered nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 80 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, physical education teaching, music teaching, social science teaching, math teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 37 | sociology, general studies, English, political science, humanities, history |
| Religion And Philosophy | 28 | religion, religious music |
| Therapy And Counseling | 21 | psychology, marriage and family therapy |
| Media | 8 | communication studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer and info science |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Science | 3 | biology, chemistry |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | theatre arts management |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | health and fitness, athletic trainer |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Mobile in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 258 | 28 |
| Master's degree | 67 | 7 |
| Associate's degree | 58 | 2 |
In 2005, University Of Mobile had a total enrollment of 1,758 students (1,488 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 24% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 71% |
| Foreign countries | 5% |
| Mississippi | 3% |
| State unknown | 3% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Louisiana | 2% |
| Alaska | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 54 % |
University Of Mobile offers campus housing for 510 of its 1,488 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Mobile, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 532 | 476 | 89% | 268 | 56% |
| Men | 238 | 215 | 90% | 129 | 60% |
| Women | 294 | 261 | 89% | 139 | 53% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 575 |
| SAT Math | 370 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 12 | 18 |
| 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 | 15% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 82% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (251) 442-2220
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,490 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,490 |
| Room and board | $ 6,390 |
| Room charge | $ 3,360 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,680 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 500 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Mobile participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 102900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (251) 442-2252
University Of Mobile has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $55,332 | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $54,593 | 3 | $57,748 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $44,534 | 8 | $44,462 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $39,473 | 16 | $36,607 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $32,103 | 8 | $34,846 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 11 | $30,621 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $38,451 | 43 | $36,210 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Gulf Coast Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Gulf Coast Athletic Conference |
| Track | Gulf Coast Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 76 | 78 | 154 |
| Basketball | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Track | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 37 | 61 | 98 |
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
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
Sociology
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
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
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 degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Southern Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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