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University of South Alabama

Acceptance Rate 70.96 %
SAT Average 1,110
Tuition & Fees $19,092
($10,116)
Student Population 14,003
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $8,367

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 2025 tuition & fees is $10,116 for Alabama residents and $19,092 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $9,360 for Alabama residents and $18,000 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 14,003 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 70.96% and the graduation rate is 53% 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.

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, South Alabama's tuition & fees is $10,116 for Alabama residents and $19,092 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $9,360 for in-state students and $18,000 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Alabama ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$10,116$19,092
Graduate$9,360$18,000
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at South Alabama. The acceptance rate of South Alabama is 70.96% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 21.05%. The average graduation rate is 53% and the transfer-out rate is 26%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,367 and 75% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 14,003 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for University of South Alabama is 70.96 %.
Acceptance Rate
70.96%
Graduation Rate for University of South Alabama is 53 %
Graduation Rate
53%
Transfer-out Rate for University of South Alabama is 26 %
Transfer-out Rate
26%
Retention Rate for University of South Alabama is 76 %
Retention Rate
76%
Student Population for University of South Alabama is 14,003
Student Population
14,003
Student to Faculty Ratio for University of South Alabama is 19 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
19 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,367 at University of South Alabama.
Financial Aid Amount
$8,367

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/2023/7/31/2022-23_Federal_Graduation_Rate_Report.pdf
Disability Servicewww.southalabama.edu/departments/sds/

Offered Degrees

South Alabama offers 148 major programs through online and on-site education where 17 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's604
Master's378
Doctorate (Research)120
Doctorate (Practical)51
Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate10
Less Than 1 Year Certificate130
1-2 Years Certificate30
Post-Bachelor's Certificate110
Post-Master's Certificate64

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✔