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University of Mobile

#1312 in US ranking Mobile, AL
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$42,637
Tuition & fees
$27,930
Avg. aid
$19,950
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
78%
ACT range
22–28

Outcomes

Graduation rate
57%
Median salary
$46,539
1 yr after graduation

What does University of Mobile offer in terms of athletics?

The University of Mobile Rams compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, or NAIA, with teams associated with the Southern States Athletic Conference. Varsity athletics are distinct from casual recreation or an intramural activity.

Reported sports include baseball, basketball, bowling, cross-country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball; cheerleading is also among the listed athletic activities. Prospective athletes should check the current team roster and recruiting requirements for their sport. Students who want to participate without joining a varsity team should ask campus recreation what informal or intramural options are running in a given term.

What student groups and Associations are available at University of Mobile?

Student involvement at the University of Mobile includes student government, campus programming, ministry and academic or professional interests. Reported organizations include the Student Government Association, Campus Activity Board, Campus Ministry and Student Nurse Organization.

These groups serve different purposes: student government provides a representative channel, while a professional organization can connect classmates in the same field. The number and activity of clubs can change from year to year. Students seeking a particular community or leadership role should consult the current student-activities roster rather than assume every previously listed group is meeting this term.

Who studies at University of Mobile?

The University of Mobile reported 1,545 students enrolled across its programs. Its reported first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduate entering group numbered 273, and a separate group of 75 students transferred in.

The reported student-to-faculty ratio is 14 to 1. That is an institution-wide ratio, not a promise about class size or the number of students assigned to an individual instructor. Most students in the reported geographic breakdown were from Alabama: 79% were state residents, while 17% came from other U.S. states and 3% from other countries. Those figures describe where students came from, not the breadth of viewpoints or experiences within the student body.

How does student life look like at University of Mobile?

Everyday life at the University of Mobile combines academic study with campus activities shaped by its Christian identity. Students can encounter orientation programming, performances and opportunities for service alongside their coursework.

The experience will differ for a resident, a commuter and a student balancing classes with employment. The university reports personal or psychological counseling for students, while academic and career support offer other points of contact. New students should pay particular attention to the schedule for orientation, advising and student activities: those are practical ways to meet classmates and learn how campus services work.

What libraries are available to students at University of Mobile?

J. L. Bedsole Library is the University of Mobile's main campus library. It provides a place to study and a starting point for finding academic materials beyond what an instructor assigns.

Students researching a paper should ask library staff about the databases, journals and borrowing options available for their subject, including access when working away from campus. Reported library information does not indicate reservable study rooms or study areas open 24 hours a day, so students who need late-night workspace should check current building hours and other campus study locations.

University of Mobile Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

1545

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

271

Member of Athletic Associations

NAIA

Total staff

73 full time, 81 part time

Veterans affair office

Yes

University of Mobile Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 1,308
Graduate: 237

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 1,353
Part-time: 192

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 181
Men: 90

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 50
Black or African American: 190
White: 702
American Indian or Alaska Native: 18
Asian: 16
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 3
Two or more races: 78
Unknown: 221

University of Mobile Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NAIA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men–Men

Basketball

BothBothBoth

Bowling

Both––

Cheerleading

Both–Women

Cross-country running

Both–Both

Golf

BothBothBoth

Soccer

BothBothBoth

Softball

WomenBothWomen

Tennis

BothBothBoth

Track and field

BothBothBoth

Volleyball

WomenBothWomen

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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