University of South Alabama
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 existing extension programs operated in Mobile 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.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 71%
- Average net price: $16,074
- Undergraduate enrollment: 10,053
- Graduation rate (150%): 52%
- Graduation rate (200%): 50%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 53%
- Student to faculty ratio: 19:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $49,379
- Median earnings (8 years): $44,838
- Median earnings (6 years): $41,307
- Control: Public
- Locale: City, midsize
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Mobile, AL
Majors and programs
The most common programs at University of South Alabama include Nursing, Multi-, Biology.
- Nursing (354 bachelor's) · median earnings $78,024 4 years after graduation · median debt $20,000
- Multi- (110 bachelor's) · median earnings $43,023 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,419
- Biology (97 bachelor's) · median earnings $54,090 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,000
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology (96 bachelor's) · median earnings $54,090 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,000
- Psychology (89 bachelor's) · median earnings $43,384 4 years after graduation · median debt $23,561
- Health (83 bachelor's) · median earnings $47,019 4 years after graduation · median debt $28,000
- Biomedical Sciences (75 bachelor's) · median earnings $54,090 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,000
- Elementary Education and Teaching (55 bachelor's) · median earnings $48,956 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,000
- Mechanical Engineering (53 bachelor's) · median earnings $89,052 4 years after graduation · median debt $24,000
- Civil Engineering (50 bachelor's) · median earnings $78,187 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,366
Degree mix: Business 8%, Engineering 6%, Computer Science 4%, Health 66%, Biological Sciences 10%, Psychology 4%, Communication 1%, Other 1%.
Award levels offered: Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
University of South Alabama students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $12,657 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $12,657
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $13,265
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $16,277
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $23,252
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $25,322
- In-state tuition and fees: $10,116
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $19,092
- Books and supplies: $864
- On-campus room and board: $11,366
- Off-campus room and board: $11,456
- Off-campus with family: $5,517
- Typical cost of attendance: $25,476
- Sticker vs net gap: 37%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 38%
- Federal loan recipients: 47%
- Average institutional grant: $6,159
- Average federal loan: $10,850
- Median debt at graduation: $24,929
Admissions
University of South Alabama admits 71% of applicants. Of students admitted, 21% enrolled.
- Applications: 12,982
- Admitted: 9,212
- Enrolled: 1,939
- Yield (first-choice signal): 21%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 10,053
- Women: 68%
- Commuter share (estimated): 66%
- Part-time undergraduates: 12%
- Age 25 and older: 12%
- Graduate students: 4,309
- Graduation rate: 52%
- Come back after freshman year: 76%
- First-generation: 33%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 30%
- Student to faculty: 19:1
- Professor salary: $92,452
- Associate professor salary: $74,398
- Assistant professor salary: $66,315
- On-campus housing capacity: 3,444
- Average SAT: 1,110
- Average ACT: 23
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the University of South Alabama acceptance rate? University of South Alabama admits 71% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does University of South Alabama cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $12,657 a year after aid. Average net price is $16,074.
What majors does University of South Alabama offer? Popular programs include Nursing, Multi-, Biology, Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology, Psychology.
What is the average salary after University of South Alabama? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $49,379 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the University of South Alabama graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 53% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 52%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. University of South Alabama official site: https://southalabama.edu.