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University Of Mobile

University Of Mobile

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:

  • Center for Adult Programs
  • Center for Performing Arts
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Business
  • School of Christian Studies
  • School of Education
  • School of Nursing

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.

Overview of University Of Mobile

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.

Areas of Study

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 Selectivity

University Of Mobile is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 500. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 650. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

There are 1,541 students at University Of Mobile (as of 2007).

Student Life

A lot of students at the school attend part-time. University Of Mobile offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. 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.

Contacting University Of Mobile

University Of Mobile
5735 College Parkway Drive
Mobile, AL 36663-0220
General Phone: (251) 675-5990
http://www.umobile.edu

University Of Mobile Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching92elementary school teaching, early childhood education, physical education teaching, music teaching, math teaching, social science teaching
Business And Management62business management, organizational behavior, accounting
Nursing And Emergency Medicine57registered nursing
Religion And Philosophy44religion, religious music
Therapy And Counseling28psychology, marriage and family therapy
Liberal Arts28general studies, English, sociology, political science, humanities, history
Media13communication studies
Science7biology, chemistry
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy3athletic trainer
Drama And Performing Arts3theatre arts management
Art Studies2art studies
Computer Science And Engineering2computer and info science
Conservation And Resource Management0environmental science
Music0music

Number of programs and degrees for University Of Mobile in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree25528
Master's degree646
Associate's degree222

Student Body

In 2007, University Of Mobile had a total enrollment of 1,541 students (1,336 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men40%
Women60%
Full-Time90%
Part-Time10%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate85%
Graduate15%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White62%
Black26%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian2%
Unknown5%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1921%
20-2123%
22-2414%
25-2912%
30-3411%
35-397%
40-498%
50-643%

University Of Mobile Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time61 %
Part-Time44 %

University Of Mobile Room and Board (2007)

University Of Mobile offers campus housing for 570 of its 1,336 (full-time) students.

(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 21 meals per week.

University Of Mobile Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,9371,01752%22222%
Men73929740%8930%
Women1,19872060%13318%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal500700
SAT Math500650
SAT Writing450700
ACT Verbal2026
ACT Math1824
ACT Composite2025

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT20%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT80%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

University Of Mobile Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 13,250
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 13,250
Room and board$ 7,140
Room charge$ 4,260
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,880
Books and supplies$ 700
Other expenses$ 600

Financial Aid:
University Of Mobile participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 102900)

University Of Mobile Faculty

University Of Mobile has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured67
Non-tenured, but on tenure track3536
Non-tenured and not on tenure track10

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year1*4$68,603
Associate professorcalendar year3$60,1780*
Assistant professorcalendar year3$55,6901*
All faculty totalcalendar year7$59,2225$62,935

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year14$44,4759$45,756
Associate professoracademic year3$39,44111$38,512
Assistant professoracademic year16$34,57612$33,021
Instructoracademic year1*6$31,816
No academic rankacademic year1*0*
All faculty totalacademic year35$38,88038$37,436

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

University Of Mobile Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballGulf Coast Athletic Conference
BaseballGulf Coast Athletic Conference
TrackGulf Coast Athletic Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total11494208
Basketball131629
Baseball19019
Track101
All Other Sports8178159

University Of Mobile Degree Programs (2007)

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

MUSIC
Music, General

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

University Of Mobile Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets University Of Mobile Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%University Of Mobile % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%University Of Mobile % students on athletic fin. aid
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%University Of Mobile % of freshmen enrolled part-time
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%University Of Mobile % of degrees in education and teaching
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%University Of Mobile Dorm rooms per full-time student
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%University Of Mobile Female % of student body
Student SAT scores
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%University Of Mobile Student SAT scores
Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%University Of Mobile Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%University Of Mobile % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%University Of Mobile Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships

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