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University of South Alabama

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Acceptance Rate 79 %
SAT Average 1,125
Tuition & Fees $16,292
($8,396)
Student Population 14,834
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $6,725

South Alabama Academic Overview

University of South Alabama Campus, Mobile, AL
University of South Alabama (South Alabama) is a public, 4 or more 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 2020 tuition & fees of University of South Alabama is $8,396 for Alabama residents and $16,292 for out-of-state students. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and total 14,834 students are enrolled into South Alabama. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 79% and the graduation rate is 46% 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 major program at area of study page.

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South Alabama 2020 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in academic year 2019-2020, University of South Alabama tuition and fees are $8,396 for Alabama residents and $16,292 for non-residents. For graduate schools, its 2020 tuition and fees are $8,156 for in-state students and $16,112 for out-of-state students.
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University of South Alabama 2020 Tuition & Fees
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$8,396$16,292
Graduate$8,156$16,112
[Chart] University of South Alabama 2019-2020 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics at South Alabama

Next chart illustrates the 2020 key academic stats at South Alabama. The acceptance rate of South Alabama is 79% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 32%. The average graduation rate is 46% and the transfer-out rate is 31%. The average received amount of financial aid is $6,725 and 62% of undergraduate students received grants of scholarship aid. Total 14,834 students are attending South Alabama including both undergraduate and graduate students and the student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.
[Chart] University of South Alabama Academic Statistics
Acceptance Rate for University of South Alabama is 79 %.
Graduation Rate for University of South Alabama is 46 %
Transfer-out Rate for University of South Alabama is 31 %
Retention Rate for University of South Alabama is 74 %
Student Population for University of South Alabama is 14,834
Student to Faculty Rate for University of South Alabama is 18 %
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,725 at University of South Alabama.

Offered Degrees at University of South Alabama

South Alabama offers 110 major programs through online and on-site education where 14 programs are available through distance learning. Next table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
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Offered Programs at University of South Alabama
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Less than one year certificate50
One but less than two years certificate10
Bachelor's Degree520
Post Bachelor's Degree10
Master's Degree349
Post Master's Degree44
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship90
Doctor's degree - professional practice41

Special Learning Opportunities

University of South Alabama offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides 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 at University of South Alabama
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:3,431)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $3,620)

Veterans Benefits

University of South Alabama has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits at University of South Alabama
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✔

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