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University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabama

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Overview

Enrollment

13,992
University of South Alabama overview
Location Mobile, Alabama
Online southalabama.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
University of South Alabama overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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 11,817 prospective students applied, and 8,364 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,778 enrolled in the school.  11,548 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,444 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $8,256 plus fees of $500. University of South Alabama is ranked 676 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

6/10

Academics

5/10

Resources

4/10

Outcomes

4/10

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

Rankings

Rankings for University of South Alabama within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Moderate
University of South Alabama overview
SAT 985/1215
ACT 19/26
GPA 3.69

Applications Accepted

70.8% 
University of South Alabama overview
Applications Due Jul 1, 2023
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $35

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Annual Cost to Attend

Alabama Resident Tuition

$8,256
In State Costs for University of South Alabama
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,300
Other Fees$500
Room and Board $8,150
Budget for Other Expenses$4,762
Total One Year Cost$22,968

Out of State Resident Tuition

$16,512
Out of State Costs for University of South Alabama
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,300
Other Fees$500
Room and Board $8,150
Budget for Other Expenses$4,762
Total One Year Cost$31,224

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$45,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

39% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of South Alabama students
Subject Percent of Class
Health Professions 27%
Business 14%
Education 11%
Engineering 6%
Biology 6%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=102094 IPEDS survey data for University of South Alabama.

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