Jenny Ladnier Director of Education | Blue Cliff Career College
Jenny Ladnier Director of Education | Blue Cliff Career College
Of the eight institutions in the county, three provided detailed enrollment data at the time, including University of South Alabama, Spring Hill College and University of Mobile.
At least 16,290 people applied to Mobile County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 19,831 students enrolled in the universities, including 14,540 in undergraduate and 5,291 in graduate programs. In total 5% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (52%) and Black or African American (29.1%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, University of South Alabama stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 13,438 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortis College | -- | -- | 232 |
| University of South Alabama | 12,550 | 8,158 | 13,438 |
| Remington College-Mobile Campus | -- | -- | 255 |
| Spring Hill College | 2,050 | 1,497 | 1,046 |
| University of Mobile | 1,690 | 1,420 | 1,804 |
| Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound | -- | -- | 51 |
| Bishop State Community College | -- | -- | 2,968 |
| Blue Cliff Career College | -- | -- | 37 |
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