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University of South Alabama

Acceptance Rate 70.78 %
SAT Average 1,100
2023 Tuition & Fees $17,732
($9,115)
Student Population 13,992
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $6,709

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 2023 tuition & fees is $9,115 for Alabama residents and $17,732 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $8,624 for Alabama residents and $17,048 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 13,992 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 70.78% 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.

2023 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2022-2023, South Alabama's tuition & fees is $9,115 for Alabama residents and $17,732 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2023 average tuition & fees are $8,624 for in-state students and $17,048 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2023 Tuition: NCES
2023 Tuition & Fees
Alabama ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$9,115$17,732
Graduate$8,624$17,048
[Chart] 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2023 key academic statistics at South Alabama. The acceptance rate of South Alabama is 70.78% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 21.26%. The average graduation rate is 47% and the transfer-out rate is 30%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,709 and 74% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 13,992 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for University of South Alabama is 70.78 %.
Acceptance Rate
70.78%
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 71 %
Retention Rate
71%
Student Population for University of South Alabama is 13,992
Student Population
13,992
Student to Faculty Ratio for University of South Alabama is 17 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,709 at University of South Alabama.
Financial Aid Amount
$6,709

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/residency.html
Athleticusajaguars.com/documents/2021/8/4//2020_21_Federal_Graduation_Rate_Report.pdf?id=10304
Disability Servicewww.southalabama.edu/departments/sds/

Offered Degrees

South Alabama offers 119 major programs through online and on-site education where 11 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
One but less than two years certificate20
Bachelor's Degree530
Post Bachelor's Degree10
Master's Degree368
Post Master's Degree52
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship100
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
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:3,331)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $3,890)

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