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University of South Alabama

📍 Mobile, Alabama🏛️ Urban Setting👥 8,879 Undergrads🔗 www.southalabama.edu

Overview

University of South Alabama is an medium public research university in Mobile, Alabama. It enrolls about 8,879 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 71%. Graduates earn a median of $49,379 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

71%

Moderately Selective

SAT Avg

1,147

500–610

Net Price

$17,648

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

53%

Retention

76%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$49,379

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Moderately Selective

Acceptance Rate

71.0%

SAT Average

1,147

ACT Composite

20–26

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200500 – 610 (mid 50%)800

Math

200470 – 580 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

120 – 26 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,116

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$19,092

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$25,476

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$17,648

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$12,657
$30,001 – $48,000	$13,265
$48,001 – $75,000	$16,277
$75,001 – $110,000	$23,252
$110,001 +	$25,322

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

47.3%

Academics & Programs

University of South Alabama offers programs across 21 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Health Professions

32.8%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

14.2%

Business, Management & Marketing

10.5%

Engineering

7.4%

Interdisciplinary Studies

6.8%

Psychology

4.7%

Education

4.6%

Computer & Information Sciences

4.1%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

53%

On-Time (4yr)

37%

Retention (FT)

76%

% Earning >$25K

70%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$41,307

8 years

$44,838

10 years

$49,379

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

56.9%

White

53.7%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

59.5%

Black or African American

23.2%

Asian

3.8%

Hispanic / Latino

5.7%

Two or more races

5.1%

International

1.2%

Gender

Women

61.8%

Men

38.2%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of South Alabama hard to get into?

Moderately Selective — the acceptance rate is 71%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1147.

How much does University of South Alabama cost?

In-state tuition is $10,116, and out-of-state is $19,092. Average net price after financial aid is $17,648.

What is University of South Alabama known for?

Most popular programs include Health Professions, Biological & Biomedical Sciences, Business, Management & Marketing.

What's the graduation rate at University of South Alabama?

The 6-year graduation rate is 53%, and 76% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.