University of Mobile

www.umobile.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$24,580

3.02% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$20,503

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

72.5%

1,735 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,911

61.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

55.5%

126 Graduates

About

University of Mobile is a higher education institution located in Mobile County, AL. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Mobile were Registered Nursing (40 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (28 degrees), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (28 degrees).

In 2023, 360 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Mobile. 69.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (221 degrees), 5.82 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (38 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Mobile is $24,580, which is $−4,700 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Mobile was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 465 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Mobile is $24,580, which is $4,700 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,503.

In 2023, 70% of undergraduate students attending University of Mobile received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$24,580

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Mobile was $24,580. The cost of tuition at University of Mobile is $−4,700 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

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

Average Net Price

$20,503

2023 Value

7.89%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Mobile had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,503. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Mobile grew by 7.89%.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$9,838

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Mobile was of $9,838 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.08% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Mobile (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at University of Mobile received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 4.48% with respect to 2022, when 67% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Mobile was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 465 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Mobile received 1,735 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 2.66% annual growth. Out of those 1,735 applicants, 1,258 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 72.5% acceptance rate.

There were 1,911 students enrolled at University of Mobile in 2023. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Mobile has an overall enrollment yield of 22.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

72.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,258

Accepted Out of 1,735

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Mobile was 72.5% (1,258 admissions from 1,735 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 84.1%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 2.66%, while admissions declined by 11.5%.

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 (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

1% of enrolled first-time students at University of Mobile in 2023 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 1,911 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Mobile is 1,170 students and the part-time enrollment is 741. This means that 61.2% of students enrolled at University of Mobile are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Mobile, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.2% White, 13.2% Black or African American, 5.08% Two or More Races, 2.46% Hispanic or Latino, 1.31% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.15% Asian, and 0.105% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Mobile in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.1%), followed by White Male (23.1%) and Black or African American Female (9.89%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.4%), followed by White Male (16.2%) and Black or African American Female (7.85%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

61.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Mobile in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,911 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Mobile is 1,170 and the part-time enrollment is 741. This means that 61.2% of students enrolled at University of Mobile are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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

72%

2023 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 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), University of Mobile had a retention rate lower 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 (2023)

White
863 enrolled students
Black or African American
253 enrolled students
Two or More Races
97 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Mobile is 45.2% White, 13.2% Black or African American, 5.08% Two or More Races, 2.46% Hispanic or Latino, 1.31% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.15% Asian, and 0.105% 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 Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% 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, 565 students (29.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 140 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 (221 degrees awarded). There were 5.82 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (38 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Mobile is Registered Nursing (40 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (28 degrees) and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (28 degrees).

In 2023, 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 Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (28 degrees awarded), Theology (9 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (41 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 (175,802 people), Other managers (170,552 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (144,341 people), Secondary school teachers (134,037 people), and Clergy (128,027 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Mobile in 2023 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (28 degrees awarded), Theology (9 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (41 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (5 degrees), and History (7 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Dentists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at University of Mobile are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (28 degrees awarded), Theology (9 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (41 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (5 degrees), and History (7 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (2,875,203 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (377,525 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (210,631 people), Religious organizations (181,872 people), and Computer Systems Design (141,120 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.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
40 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
28 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
28 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Mobile was Registered Nursing with 40 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

110

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

250

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 110 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mobile, which is 0.44 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (250).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 31 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mobile in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.24 times more than the 25 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 38 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mobile in Registered Nursing, which is 19 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

36%

100% Completion Time

51%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 36% of students graduating from University of Mobile completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 51% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Mobile is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.38% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
221 degrees awarded
Black or African American
38 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Mobile is white (221 degrees awarded). There were 5.82 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (38 degrees).

22.2% of degree recipients (80 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
160 degrees awarded
White Male
61 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Mobile is white female (160 degrees awarded). There were 2.62 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (61 degrees).

Operations

University of Mobile has an endowment valued at nearly $23.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.33M (9.78%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, University of Mobile had a total salary expenditure of 30.2M. University of Mobile employs 30 Associate professors, 27 Assistant professors and 11 Professors. Most academics at University of Mobile are Female Assistant professor (21), Female Associate professor (17), and Male Associate professor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Mobile are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 44 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 31 employees, and Management with 19 employees.

Endowment

$23.8M

2023 Endowment

7.97%

growth from 2022

University of Mobile has an endowment valued at about $23.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Mobile grew 7.97% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $27.6M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges 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 Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$10.8M

2023 Salaries

5.97%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Mobile paid a median of $10.8M in salaries, which represents 35.9% of their overall expenditure ($30.2M) and a 5.97% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.11% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.67% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.96M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Mobile paid a total of $3.96M to 73 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

30 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

44 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Mobile were Associate professor with 30 employees, Assistant professor with 27 employees, and Professor with 11 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Mobile were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 44 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 31 employees, and Management with 19 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Mobile was Female Assistant professor with 21 employees, Female Associate professor with 17 employees, and Male Associate professor with 13 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Mobile.

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