
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Total enrollment
1545Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen
271Member of Athletic Associations
NAIATotal staff
73 full time, 81 part timeVeterans affair office
YesVarsity 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
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross-country running
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and field
Volleyball
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.