| South Alabama vs. Athens State |
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|---|---|---|
#342 in National Universities #13 in Alabama Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,116 Alabama Residents $19,092 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,020 Alabama Residents $17,700 Out-of-State |
| expensive$9,360 Alabama Residents $18,000 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,728 Alabama Residents $17,232 Out-of-State |
| More$8,367 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$5,014 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,110 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| 70.96% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 21.05% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger14,003 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,986 |
| Larger9,241 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,535 |
| Larger4,762 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller451 |
| Larger3,884 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,141 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 53% | Graduate Rate | - |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 76% | Retention Rate | - |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,305) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,150) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 1,139 | Number of faculty | 188 |
| Lower$70,376 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$86,501 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.