University of South Alabama

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About University of South Alabama

School Type:

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

The University of South Alabama is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Mobile, Alabama. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,833, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 71%. The university offers 53 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 47%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $8,256, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $16,512.

Mobile, AL

$8,256

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tuition

$16,512

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Admissions Breakdown

71%

Acceptance Rate Insight

71% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

71%

Retention Rate Insight

71% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

47%

Graduation Rate Insight

47% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresRequired

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required or recommended

Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile19-26

SAT 25th-75th Percentile985-1215

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

14k

Students enrolled

60%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

62%

Unknown

2%

Black

21%

Hispanic

4%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

4%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

37% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

37%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

15

Total Online Enrollment

8352

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

87% On-campus

13% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold67% online

Master'sCheck Bold25% online

DoctorateCheck Bold14% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1200
On-campus room and board$17758
On-campus other expenses$2600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81342$81342
Off-campus without family$60984$60984
Off-campus with family$60984$60984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

62%

State Grant Aid

2%

Institution Grant Aid

84%

Pell Grant

37%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$4,454
State Grant Aid$2,059
Institution Grant Aid$5,183
Pell Grant Aid$4,931

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debtafter graduation

$35k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

3.5%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

#ProgramsBAMADoc
1BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
2BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
3COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
4COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
5EDUCATION.
6ENGINEERING.
7ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
8FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
9HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED CLINICAL SCIENCES.
10HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
11HISTORY
12HISTORY.
13HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
14MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
15MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
16NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
17PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
18PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY.
19PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
20PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
21PSYCHOLOGY.
22PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
23SECURITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
24SOCIAL SCIENCES.
25VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.