Mobile, AL
Roughly 65 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 79% to 65% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6,350 | 4,997 | 1,617 | 79% |
| 2020 | 8,084 | 5,904 | 1,578 | 73% |
| 2021 | 11,817 | 8,364 | 1,778 | 71% |
| 2022 | 12,550 | 8,203 | 1,614 | 65% |
| 2023 | 12,593 | 8,247 | 1,920 | 65% |
Fall 2023 applicants
5,229 of 7,930 women and 3,004 of 4,631 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
University of South Alabama has an acceptance rate of 65% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 8,247 of 12,593 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 65 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
12,593 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,920 enrolled.
No. University of South Alabama is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 79% to 65% — it has become more selective.