- Acceptance rate: 78% for fall 2024
- ACT, middle 50%: 22–28 composite
- Average net price: $20,503 a year (2022–23)
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Mobile reviews each application.
University of Mobile GPA requirements
University of Mobile requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Mobile hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Mobile acceptance rate
University of Mobile admitted 1,406 of 1,805 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 78%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Mobile is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Mobile, Alabama, with 1,308 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Mobile in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 | 28 |
| ACT English | 20 | 25 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 23 | 25 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1220 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Mobile looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Mobile awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $20,503 a year at University of Mobile in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is the University of Mobile?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Mobile admitted 78% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into the University of Mobile?
A lot: University of Mobile requires high school GPA. It considers high school record and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for the University of Mobile?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Mobile admitted 78% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Is the University of Mobile test optional?
Check University of Mobile's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Mobile was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 27% sent ACT scores.
What ACT scores do the University of Mobile students have?
The middle 50% of University of Mobile's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had ACT composite 22–28, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA do you need to get into the University of Mobile?
University of Mobile requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the University of Mobile's acceptance rate?
University of Mobile's acceptance rate was 78% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,406 of 1,805 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does the University of Mobile give credit for AP exams?
Yes. University of Mobile awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does the University of Mobile cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $20,503 a year at University of Mobile in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does the University of Mobile consider legacy status?
No. University of Mobile doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check the University of Mobile's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of MobileU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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