University of Mobile Acceptance Rate
Mobile, Alabama · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,735
- Admitted
- 1,258
- Yield
- 22.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Mobile's acceptance rate has risen from 58.5% in 2014–15 to 72.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,009 to 1,735 (+72%) over that period.
Its 72.5% rate makes University of Mobile more selective than about 58% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Alabama schools, it is more selective than about 48%.
University of Mobile has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 22.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,009 | 590 | 58.5% | 275 |
| 2015–16 | 1,180 | 714 | 60.5% | 288 |
| 2016–17 | 935 | 579 | 61.9% | 224 |
| 2017–18 | 1,493 | 702 | 47% | 228 |
| 2018–19 | 1,758 | 827 | 47% | 253 |
| 2019–20 | 2,696 | 1,231 | 45.7% | 266 |
| 2020–21 | 2,037 | 1,356 | 66.6% | 250 |
| 2021–22 | 1,774 | 1,137 | 64.1% | 253 |
| 2022–23 | 1,690 | 1,421 | 84.1% | 272 |
| 2023–24 | 1,735 | 1,258 | 72.5% | 288 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,141 | 845 | 74.1% |
| Men | 574 | 412 | 71.8% |
| Unknown | 20 | 1 | 5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 21–27 | 36% |
How University of Mobile compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Mobile's acceptance rate?
University of Mobile's acceptance rate is 72.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,258 admitted of 1,735 applicants).
Is University of Mobile test optional?
University of Mobile is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Mobile?
University of Mobile received 1,735 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,258.
Is University of Mobile getting harder to get into?
University of Mobile has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 58.5% in 2014–15 to 72.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.umobile.edu/.