PrivateRural

University of Mobile

Mobile, Alabama 36613-2842

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Tight-knitRural

Known for business — close-knit campus

University of Mobile is a private institution in Mobile with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1220, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,611 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,603.

Established

1961

Motto

Higher Education for a Higher Purpose

Mascot

Mac the Ram

Type

Private university

Conference

National Association of

Plan Your Visit

73%Acceptance

1220SAT Avg

1,079Students

13:1Student:Faculty

56%Grad Rate

$43,611Earnings 10yr

$19,603Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate72.5%

ACT Score Range

Composite

2127

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$26,120

Room & Board$10,676

Books & Supplies$1,800

Total Cost of Attendance$38,731

Average Net Price$19,603

Median Debt at Graduation$26,500

Monthly Payment (10yr)$281

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,222

$30–48K$18,260

$48–75K$18,493

$75–110K$23,561

$110K+$23,547

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

57.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$19,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (48)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

72%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

1,079

Gender Split

60% / 40%

Women / Men

First Generation

32%

Pell Grant Recipients

30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 62%

Black 18%

Hispanic 3%

Asian 1%

Two+ 6%

Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.5%

Freshman Retention71.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,411

10 Years$43,611

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Rams

TennisGolfSoccerSoftball

History & Fun Facts

•History Bedsole Library The university was founded in 1961 by the Alabama Baptist State Convention under the name of Mobile College.
•In 1993, the college was renamed University of Mobile in reference to its location in Mobile County, not to be confused with the City of Mobile.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

88Low

Estimated from AL state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

New Orleanspop. 380K

130 mi(225 min)

Atlantapop. 500K

299 mi(518 min)

Nashvillepop. 690K

379 mi(657 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MSY New Orleans138 mi

BHM Birmingham208 mi

ATL Atlanta292 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1235 mi · ~35h 41m drive

New York, NY1045 mi · ~30h 11m drive

Hartford, CT1144 mi · ~33h 3m drive

Providence, RI1199 mi · ~34h 38m drive

Albany, NY1139 mi · ~32h 54m drive

Syracuse, NY1072 mi · ~30h 58m drive

Rochester, NY1031 mi · ~29h 47m drive

Buffalo, NY978 mi · ~28h 15m drive

Philadelphia, PA965 mi · ~27h 53m drive

Pittsburgh, PA807 mi · ~23h 19m drive

Harrisburg, PA909 mi · ~26h 16m drive

Newark, NJ1039 mi · ~30h 1m drive

Washington, DC841 mi · ~24h 18m drive

Baltimore, MD876 mi · ~25h 18m drive

Atlanta, GA299 mi · ~8h 38m drive

Charlotte, NC521 mi · ~15h 3m drive

Raleigh, NC647 mi · ~18h 41m drive

Miami, FL595 mi · ~17h 11m drive

Orlando, FL434 mi · ~12h 32m drive

Tampa, FL394 mi · ~11h 23m drive

Nashville, TN379 mi · ~10h 57m drive

New Orleans, LA130 mi · ~3h 45m drive

Richmond, VA768 mi · ~22h 11m drive

Chicago, IL766 mi · ~22h 8m drive

Detroit, MI845 mi · ~24h 25m drive

Minneapolis, MN1019 mi · ~29h 26m drive

St. Louis, MO554 mi · ~16h drive

Kansas City, MO680 mi · ~19h 39m drive

Indianapolis, IN630 mi · ~18h 12m drive

Columbus, OH696 mi · ~20h 6m drive

Cleveland, OH822 mi · ~23h 45m drive

Milwaukee, WI846 mi · ~24h 26m drive

Dallas, TX527 mi · ~15h 13m drive

Houston, TX438 mi · ~12h 39m drive

Austin, TX573 mi · ~16h 33m drive

San Antonio, TX626 mi · ~18h 5m drive

Los Angeles, CA1764 mi · ~50h 58m drive

San Francisco, CA2004 mi · ~57h 54m drive

San Diego, CA1706 mi · ~49h 17m drive

Seattle, WA2143 mi · ~61h 55m drive

Portland, OR2112 mi · ~61h 1m drive

Denver, CO1131 mi · ~32h 40m drive

Phoenix, AZ1410 mi · ~40h 44m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1493 mi · ~43h 8m drive

Honolulu, HI4311 mi · ~124h 32m drive

Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

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