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University of South Alabama

Acceptance Rate 65.36 %
SAT Average 1,095
Tuition & Fees $18,652
($9,676)
Student Population 13,438
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $8,018

Academic Overview

University of South Alabama Campus, Mobile, AL
University of South Alabama is a public, four-years institute located in Mobile, Alabama. It is a Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $9,676 for Alabama residents and $18,652 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $9,040 for Alabama residents and $17,680 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 13,438 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 65.36% and the graduation rate is 47% last year.
The salary after graduation from University of South Alabama varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $46,800. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, South Alabama's tuition & fees is $9,676 for Alabama residents and $18,652 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $9,040 for in-state students and $17,680 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Alabama ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$9,676$18,652
Graduate$9,040$17,680
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at South Alabama. The acceptance rate of South Alabama is 65.36% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 19.68%. The average graduation rate is 47% and the transfer-out rate is 30%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,018 and 87% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 13,438 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for University of South Alabama is 65.36 %.
Acceptance Rate
65.36%
Graduation Rate for University of South Alabama is 47 %
Graduation Rate
47%
Transfer-out Rate for University of South Alabama is 30 %
Transfer-out Rate
30%
Retention Rate for University of South Alabama is 69 %
Retention Rate
69%
Student Population for University of South Alabama is 13,438
Student Population
13,438
Student to Faculty Ratio for University of South Alabama is 16 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,018 at University of South Alabama.
Financial Aid Amount
$8,018

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address307 N University Blvd, Mobile, AL 36688-0002
Phone251-460-6101
WEBwww.southalabama.edu/
Admissionwww.southalabama.edu/departments/admissions/
Online Applicationwww.southalabama.edu/departments/admissions/applytousa.html
Financial Aidwww.southalabama.edu/departments/finaid/
Net Price Calculatorwww.southalabama.edu/departments/finaid/netpricecalculator/
Veterans Tuitionwww.southalabama.edu/departments/registrar/registration/residency.html
Athleticusajaguars.com/documents/2022/8/11/2021-22_Federal_Graduation_Rate_Report.pdf
Disability Servicewww.southalabama.edu/departments/sds/

Offered Degrees

South Alabama offers 122 major programs through online and on-site education where 12 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's540
Master's358
Doctorate (Research)100
Doctorate (Practical)41
Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate10
Less Than 1 Year Certificate80
1-2 Years Certificate20
Post-Bachelor's Certificate30
Post-Master's Certificate53

Special Learning Opportunities

University of South Alabama offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:3,305)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,150)

Veterans Benefits

University of South Alabama has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges