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University of South Alabama campus

🇺🇸 USA · Alabama

University of South Alabama

  • Public
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
71%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹17,93,350Out-of-state
Students
8,879Undergraduates
Students per teacher
19Student to faculty

About

The University of South Alabama (USA) is a public research university in Mobile, Alabama, United States. It was created by the Alabama Legislature in May 1963, and replaced the existing extension programs operated by the University of Alabama. The first classes were held in June 1964 with an enrollment of 276 students; the first commencement was held in June 1967.
USA is divided into ten colleges and schools that include one of Alabama's two state-supported medical schools. In the fall semester of 2018, South Alabama had an enrollment of 15,093 students. By the spring of 2019, the university had awarded over 90,000 degrees. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". The university claims to have an annual economic impact of ₹28,180 crore.

Admissions planning estimate

71% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 36%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 65.49%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 65.5% (8,247/12,593; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

71 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 12,593
Offered a place 8,247
Enrolled 1,920

23.3% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite970-1190
4001600
ACT composite20-26
136

What a year costs

₹29,42,138 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹17,93,350
  • Housing₹10,67,631
  • Books & supplies₹81,157
Sticker price ₹29,42,138
After aid (average) ₹16,57,712

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹9,50,216
Out-of-state ₹17,93,350

Average aid awarded: ₹8,60,041 a year.

Outcomes and support

75.7%
Retention
52.7%
Graduation
61%
Get financial aid
26%
From out of state

One teacher for every 19 students

Larger classes; seek out small seminars.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 59.5%
African American 23.2%
Hispanic 5.7%
Multiracial 5.1%
Asian 3.8%
Unknown 1%
Native American 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

7 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Chemical Engineeringbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Education, Otherbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsbachelor
Historybachelor
Hospitality Administration/Managementbachelor
Information Science/Studiesbachelor
International Businessbachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Marine Sciencesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Medical Illustration and Informaticsbachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalbachelor
Musicbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studiesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciencesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Statisticsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate70.96%
Total Applicants12593
Admitted Applicants8247
Enrolled Applicants1920
Application Fee₹4,227
Fee Waiver AvailableNo
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %970
SAT Composite 75th %1190
ACT Composite 25th %20
ACT Composite 75th %26

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹9,50,216
Out-of-State Tuition₹17,93,350
Average Housing Cost₹10,67,631
Books & Supplies₹81,157
Average Net Price₹16,57,712
Students Receiving Aid61%
Average Aid Awarded₹8,60,041
Out-of-State Students26%

Student Body Diversity

African American23.16%
Asian3.77%
Hispanic5.67%
White59.54%
Multiracial5.08%
Native American0.55%
Pacific Islander0.09%
International1.19%
Unknown Race0.95%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate52.67%
Retention Rate75.74%
Student/Faculty Ratio19:1
Total Undergraduates8879

Contact

Street Address307 N University Blvd
ZIP Code36688
Phone(251) 460-6141
Websitehttps://www.southalabama.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/