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University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL · Public · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 71%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $16,801
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Median earnings
- $53,069
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of South Alabama is a public college in Mobile, AL with 8,879 undergraduates. It admits 71% of applicants, and admitted students average 1147 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $16,801 per year ($13,027 for families earning under $30,000). 55% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $53,069 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 71%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 12,593
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 8,247
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 23%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing500–610
200800
SAT Math470–580
200800
ACT Composite20–26
136
What University of South Alabama looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $25,443
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $10,476
- Out-of-state tuition
- $19,452
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$13,027
- $30–48k$13,059
- $48–75k$13,640
- $75–110k$19,814
- $110k+$24,768
Get a personal estimate with University of South Alabama's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Freshman retention
- 76%
- Median earnings
- $53,069
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $22,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 8,879
- Student–faculty ratio
- 19:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 45%
- White60%
- Hispanic6%
- Black23%
- Asian4%
University of South Alabama FAQ
What is University of South Alabama's acceptance rate?+
University of South Alabama admits 71% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for University of South Alabama?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 500–610 on SAT Reading and Writing and 470–580 on SAT Math; the average total is 1147.
What ACT score do you need for University of South Alabama?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 20–26.
Is University of South Alabama test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of South Alabama?+
In Fall 2023, 12,593 students applied to University of South Alabama and 8,247 were admitted; 1,920 enrolled.
Does University of South Alabama consider legacy status?+
No. University of South Alabama reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of South Alabama require an essay?+
University of South Alabama reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of South Alabama cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $25,443 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,801.
What is University of South Alabama's graduation rate?+
55% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 102094 · How we use this data
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