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The University of Mobile, also known as UM, is located in Prichard, Alabama, United States. It was established in 1961 as Mobile College, and Dr. William K. Weaver, Jr. became its first president on April 1, 1961. The first classroom and administration building were completed in 1963. The institute gained university status in 1993 and adopted its current name. UM attracts students from more than 10 nations. The university campus encompasses approximately 800 acres in Prichard. UM is divided into the following academic schools and college:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- School of Business
- School of Christian Studies
- School of Education
- School of Nursing
UM competes in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference. Their sports teams are known as the Rams. The men’s athletic teams include golf, baseball, cross country, tennis, basketball, and soccer. The women’s teams include tennis, basketball, volleyball, golf, softball, and cross country.
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Campus Location5735 College Parkway Drive Mobile, AL 36613-2842 USA Main Tel: (251) 675-5990 Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Southern Baptist religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in education and teaching and nursing and emergency medicine.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of students.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- Numerous part-time students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High female/male ratio.
- High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
- Selective admissions.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| Bachelor | 311 | 31 | | Master | 70 | 6 | | Associate | 37 | 2 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 1,541 in 2007-2008 (1,396 full-time equivalent). About 36% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 64% of the class. Undergrads are 89% of enrolled students and graduate students are 11%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 14,000 | | Room | $ 4,370 | | Board | $ 2,950 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,500 | | Other | $ 3,525 |
Financial Aid: University Of Mobile participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsUniversity Of Mobile provides on-campus housing for 559 of its 1,396 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus. Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
AthleticsThe school is in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference for major sports. The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 114 male students received the aid (men were 55% of those receiving aid) and 94 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 45% of students receiving such aid) .
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 59% | | Women | 54% | | All | 56% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 500-700 | | Math | 450-650 | | Writing | 500-700 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (3 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (63 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (3 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (2 awarded) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (4 awarded) - Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (91 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Music Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Social Science Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS (52 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- General Studies
- History
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
MATHEMATICS (1 awarded) MEDIA (26 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC (3 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (100 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (3 awarded) - Athletic Training/Trainer
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (43 awarded) - Religion/Religious Studies
- Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE (3 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (21 awarded) - Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
- Psychology
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