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University of Mobile
University of Mobile says yes to 77.9% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $43,611 median earnings.
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University of Mobile anchors the college town of Mobile, AL, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Southern Baptist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $79,845 four years out. 25.7% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,307 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 74% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 21 and 27 on the ACT composite. Put your own practice estimate on University of Mobile's range with the ACT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Mobile received 1,735 applications and admitted 1,258 (72.5%), with 288 enrolling.
University of Mobile is test-optional — scores count when submitted, none required. University of Mobile's submitters' middle half scored 21–27 on the ACT; read that as the stronger-tester end of the admitted class.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 | 27 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of Mobile compares
| University of Mobile | Alabama median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 77.9% | 74.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $26,910 | $12,535 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $43,611 | $44,312 | $53,781 |
At $43,611, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($44,312). Look at University of Mobile's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $26,910 regardless of where you're from. At University of Mobile, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,307 — University of Mobile is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
56.9% graduate within six years. Roughly 43% don't — ask a University of Mobile tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Mobile
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,845 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $49,451 |
| Psychology, General | $46,558 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,152 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | $42,196 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $40,469 |
| Religious Music and Worship | $39,457 |
Median earnings for these 7 University of Mobile programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $43,611 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 27 additional University of Mobile programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Mobile?
The middle 50% of University of Mobile's submitters earned ACT composites of 21–27; no GPA cutoff is published.
What is University of Mobile's acceptance rate?
72.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,258 admitted from 1,735 applicants.
How much does University of Mobile cost?
At University of Mobile, published tuition is $26,910 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is University of Mobile's ceiling, not a quote.
What do University of Mobile graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $43,611 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Alabama
- Jacksonville State University — 77.7% admitted
- Huntingdon College — 69.5% admitted
- Samford University — 82.4% admitted
- University of South Alabama — 71% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.