University Of Mobile

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.

Highlights

Where 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)

Students

Student 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)

Financial Aid: University Of Mobile participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Housing and Meals

University 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.

Athletics

The 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)

SAT Test Scores: