Overview
Student Population
| Location | Mobile, Alabama |
| Online | southalabama.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Will you get in?
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Located in Mobile, Alabama, University of South Alabama is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 6,350 prospective students applied, and 4,997 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,617 enrolled in the school. 12,323 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,511 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $7,896 plus fees of $500. University of South Alabama is ranked 712 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
University of South Alabama is rated within the lower 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of South Alabama within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#712 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#238 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Colleges in Alabama
#6 in Best Public Colleges in Alabama
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#48 in Best Value Colleges in Alabama
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1030/1220 |
| ACT | 20/27 |
| GPA | 3.4 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Alabama Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $500 |
| Room and Board | $7,800 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,916 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,412 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $500 |
| Room and Board | $7,800 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,916 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,308 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 27% |
| Business | 14% |
| Education | 11% |
| Engineering | 6% |
| Biology | 6% |
Other Colleges to Consider
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=102094 IPEDS survey data for University of South Alabama.
Current students may use the University of South Alabama GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.