University of South Alabama

#13 in Alabama

4-years Public College In Mobile, AL

University of South Alabama (referred to as South Alabama) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Mobile, AL. It is classified as Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at University of South Alabama is $9,676 for Alabama residents and $18,652 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 13,438 and student to faculty ratio is 6.25% (16 to 1).The highest degree offered at University of South Alabama is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$9,676 (Alabama Residents) $18,652 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate65.36%
Student Population13,438
Test Scores1,095 (SAT) 22 (ACT)
Graduation Rate47%
Student to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
University of South Alabama is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1968 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at University of South Alabama is $9,676 for Alabama residents and $18,652 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at University of South Alabama is $9,040 for Alabama residents and $17,680 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. University of South Alabama offers the alternative tuition plansprepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan, including prepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan. 87 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $8,018 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at University of South Alabama is 65.36% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.68%. The average SAT score is 1,095 and the average ACT score is 22. University of South Alabama accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 13,438 students are attending at University of South Alabama (8,480 undergraduate students). There are 801 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 364 part-time faculty working for University of South Alabama. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 2,060 (full-time) and 408 (part-time). The graduation rate at University of South Alabama is 47% and transfer-out rate is 30%. The retention rate is 69% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
University of South Alabama offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. University of South Alabama offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On University of South Alabama campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at University of South Alabama
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers