University of Mobile Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
University of Mobile is a private research university in Mobile, Alabama, enrolling about 1,307 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 77.89% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $43,611 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $26,910
- 2024 Average Net Price: $22,382 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 77.89% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,307 95.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 56.85%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- First-Generation Students: 32.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 6.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1220
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,937
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,735
- Room & Board: $11,328 annual estimate
University of Mobile: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Mobile, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Mobile?
University of Mobile is located in Mobile, AL (ZIP 36613-2842).
Is University of Mobile public or private?
University of Mobile is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does University of Mobile cost?
Published tuition: $26,910.
Average net price after aid: $22,382.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $17,550 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $21,133 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,633 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $24,766 |
| $110,001+ | $27,447 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $107,640.
How hard is it to get into University of Mobile?
Admission rate: 77.89%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1220.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of Mobile?
Total enrollment: 1,307 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,937 students.
Graduate enrollment: 237 students.
About 95% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Mobile?
150%-time completion rate: 56.85%.
First-year retention: 74.0%.
What do graduates of University of Mobile earn?
Median earnings: $37,411 six years after entry; $43,611 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,500.
25.65% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Mobile known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (47 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (43 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (25 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (17 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (15 completions)
- Religious/Sacred Music (12 completions)
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing (12 completions)
- Organizational Leadership (10 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (9 completions)
- Psychology, General (8 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Mobile a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 77.89%; completion rate 56.85%; median earnings $43,611 at 10 years; net price $22,382. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$26,910
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Mobile was $26,910.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$22,382
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Mobile had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,382.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$89,528 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$22,382 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$107,640 4-Year Tuition
$11,328 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,800 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$40,038 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$160,152 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Mobile.
Financial Aid by Income Level
25.65% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
36.79% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Mobile was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Mobile in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $18,690 | $18,690 | $17,970 |
| 2014 | $19,475 | $19,475 | $19,017 |
| 2015 | $20,470 | $20,470 | $19,649 |
| 2016 | $21,400 | $21,400 | $18,231 |
| 2017 | $22,210 | $22,210 | $19,125 |
| 2018 | $23,230 | $23,230 | $14,611 |
| 2019 | $23,860 | $23,860 | $17,122 |
| 2020 | $24,310 | $24,310 | $23,416 |
| 2021 | $24,855 | $24,855 | $18,986 |
| 2022 | $25,880 | $25,880 | $18,441 |
| 2023 | $26,120 | $26,120 | $19,603 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
77.89% Acceptance Rate
1,735 Total Applicants
1,258 Students Admitted
288 First-Time Students Enrolled
22.89% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1220
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Mobile reported total enrollment of about 1,307 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 39% male and 61% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (53.7%), Race/ethnicity unknown (16.9%), and Black or African American (14.5%). About 25.65% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 32.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
95.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Mobile in 2024 is 1,307 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,937 students. Graduate enrollment is about 237 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
74.0%
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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 53.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
42.74% 100% Completion Time
56.85% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 42.74% of students graduating from University of Mobile completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 64% male / 36% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 14% male / 86% female
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 36% male / 64% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of Mobile.
Return on Investment
$26,500 Median Student Debt
$43,611 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
60.76% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
387.12% Return on Investment
6.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Mobile.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 47 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 47 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 43 completions
3. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 25 completions
4. Elementary Education and Teaching: 17 completions
5. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 15 completions
6. Religious/Sacred Music: 12 completions
7. Family Practice Nurse/Nursing: 12 completions
8. Organizational Leadership: 10 completions
9. Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 9 completions
Most popular programs at University of Mobile.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Mobile graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Mobile from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,674
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,091
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Mobile is a private non-profit institution located in Mobile, AL, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Exercise Science and Kinesiology. Enrollment is approximately 1,307 students. Student body composition includes White (53.7%), Race/ethnicity unknown (16.9%), Black or African American (14.5%). The admission rate is 77.89%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1220. The 150%-time completion rate is 56.85%. Approximately 25.65% of students receive Pell Grants. About 32.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Location
Mobile, AL 36613-2842
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
University of Mobile provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Mobile located?
University of Mobile is located in Mobile, AL.
What is University of Mobile's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Mobile is 77.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,735 applicants and 1,258 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of Mobile cost?
Reported tuition is $26,910 and average net price is $22,382 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,328 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of Mobile?
University of Mobile reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,937 students, White (53.7%), Race/ethnicity unknown (16.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Mobile?
About 32.4% of students at University of Mobile are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of Mobile?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of Mobile reports midpoint SAT about 1220.
What do graduates of University of Mobile earn?
Median earnings are $37,411 six years after entry and $43,611 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Mobile?
The 150%-time completion rate is 56.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Mobile students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,500.
Is University of Mobile public or private?
University of Mobile is a private nonprofit institution located in Mobile, AL.
Is University of Mobile an HBCU?
No. University of Mobile is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Mobile a tribal college?
No. University of Mobile is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Alabama college costs
- Alabama colleges by ROI
- Mobile, Alabama city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Alabama
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.