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Summary
University of Mobile is a private institution that was founded in 1961. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,544, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 830 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Mobile's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (South), 28. Its tuition and fees are $17,680 (2012-13).
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The University of Mobile exists to change the world through its students who are prepared academically, responsible socially, and developing spiritually. Thus, the intent of the University is reflected in the phrase: "changing lives to change the world." |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1961 |
| Religious affiliation | Baptist |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | $12,817,487 |
Applying
When applying to University of Mobile, it's important to note the application deadline is August 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at University of Mobile is $50. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 80.7 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 80.7% |
| Application deadline | August 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at University of Mobile is 13:1, and the school has 54.1 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Mobile include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Education; Health Professions and Related Programs; Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities; and Theology and Religious Vocations. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 74.5 percent.
Student Life
University of Mobile has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,544, with a gender distribution of 32.8 percent male students and 67.2 percent female students. At this school, 38.8 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 61.2 percent of students live off campus. University of Mobile is part of the NAIA athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 1,734 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NAIA |
Campus Info & Services
University of Mobile offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, health service, and health insurance. University of Mobile also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at University of Mobile, 95 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at University of Mobile.
| Students who have cars on campus | 95% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At University of Mobile, 75.0 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $5,415.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $17,680 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $8,650 (2012-13) |
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