Josiah (Jo) Robins Bonner, Jr. President | University of South Alabama
Josiah (Jo) Robins Bonner, Jr. President | University of South Alabama
Data shows that students paid $12,555 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $488 more than the previous school year.
Among the seven institutions providing full disclosure in the county, the University of Mobile stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $25,880. Spring Hill College followed with an average of $21,732 per year. Bishop State Community College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $5,113.
At the time, at least $25.3 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Mobile County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached more than $12.9 million.
Currently there are eight higher education institutions in Mobile County, including Blue Cliff Career College, Bishop State Community College, and University of South Alabama.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Of the eight institutions in Mobile County, Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound did not provide detailed data on tuition fees.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Institution | Number of Students Receiving Grants | Total Amount of Grants Received | Average Amount of Grant Per Student | Number of Students Receiving Loans | Total Amount of Loans Received | Average Amount of Loans Per Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop State Community College | 336 | $2,278,689 | $6,782 | 9 | $55,188 | $6,132 |
| Fortis College | 119 | $749,426 | $6,298 | 112 | $729,975 | $6,518 |
| University of South Alabama | 1,511 | $12,843,300 | $8,500 | 830 | $8,981,732 | $10,821 |
| Remington College-Mobile Campus | 98 | $689,017 | $7,031 | 86 | $845,675 | $9,833 |
| Blue Cliff Career College | 26 | $176,304 | $6,781 | 26 | $173,615 | $6,678 |
| Spring Hill College | 225 | $3,864,466 | $17,175 | 149 | $1,026,242 | $6,888 |
| Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| University of Mobile | 250 | $4,739,597 | $18,958 | 156 | $1,076,585 | $6,901 |
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