School Information

26.4
Total Cost $14,256
Total Enrollment 14,522
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 22 : 1

University of South Alabama

http://www.southalabama.edu
307 N University Blvd, Mobile, Alabama 36688-0002
(251) 460-6101

The mission of the University of South Alabama is to offer high-quality programs of teaching, research, public service, and health care that create, communicate, preserve, and apply knowledge in service to the people of Alabama as citizens in a global community.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Two but less than 4 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At University of South Alabama, 85.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 45.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,654), and 44% receive loans ($7,700 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $5,344. Off campus it is around $7,760.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending University of South Alabama is $9,002 per year.

Yearly Tuition
University of South Alabama Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $5,962
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $11,302
Tuition Graduate in State $5,232
Tuition Graduate Out of State $11,040
Living Costs
University of South Alabama Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $14,256
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $19,596
Total Expense In State Off Campus $16,672
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $8,912
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $22,012
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $14,252
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 4,050 people applied to University of South Alabama. Of the applicants, 90.0% were admitted (88.0% male & 91.0% female ) and 51.0% accepted (54.0% male and 48.0% female)

Of the 11,408 undergraduate students at University of South Alabama, 25.0% are part-time. A majority (74.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 23.0% of the 3,114 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     80.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     67.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     57.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     15.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     37.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     37.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline July 15
Admissions Office Phone 251-460-6101
Admissions Office Email pubrel@usouthal.edu
Admissions Office Address University of South Alabama Campus
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.southalabama.edu/transfer/
Admissions Website http://www.southalabama.edu/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.southalabama.edu/admissions/appdeadline.html
Application Fee $35

In order to be accepted to University of South Alabama, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
ACT English (25th Percentile) 18
ACT English (75th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 24
 
University of South Alabama Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 87 4 6
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 6
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 55 3
Biomedical Sciences, General 32
Environmental Toxicology 1
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 255 36
Accounting 50 6
Business Administration and Management, General 76 30
Business/Commerce, General 14
Business/Managerial Economics 5
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce 1
Finance, General 34
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 75
Communication, journalism, and related programs 87 13
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 87 13
Computer and information sciences and support services 33 41
Computer and Information Sciences, General 3 41
Computer Science 11
Information Science/Studies 6
Information Technology 13
Education 7 224 187 10
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 28
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 2
Education, Other 7 11 10
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 4
Elementary Education and Teaching 129 49
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 49 15
Reading Teacher Education 8
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist 14
Secondary Education and Teaching 36 20
Special Education and Teaching, General 10 36
Engineering 102 154
Chemical Engineering 10 9
Civil Engineering, General 30
Computer Engineering, General 5
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 23 131
Mechanical Engineering 34 14
English language and literature/letters 30 12
English Language and Literature, General 30 12
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 13
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 13
Health professions and related clinical sciences 40 366 287 139
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences 3
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 9
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other 1
Communication Disorders, General 25
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 7
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 18
Medicine (MD) 63
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 40 276 220 12
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 15
Physical Therapy/Therapist 60
Physician Assistant 32
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 23
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 8
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 20
History 30 4
History, General 30 4
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 71
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 71
Mathematics and statistics 7 3
Mathematics and Statistics, Other 7
Mathematics, General 0 3
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 3 15 7 3
Biological and Physical Sciences 7 3
Gerontology 3
International/Global Studies 15
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 26
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 26
Philosophy and religious studies 12
Philosophy 12
Physical sciences 48
Chemistry, General 9
Geology/Earth Science, General 17
Meteorology 18
Physics, General 4
Psychology 63 7
Psychology, General 63 7
Public administration and social service professions 12 4
Public Administration 4
Social Work 12
Security and protective services 42
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 42
Social sciences 67 2
Anthropology 8
Economics, General 0
Geography 13
Political Science and Government, General 26
Sociology 20 2
Visual and performing arts 64
Art/Art Studies, General 49
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 5
Music, General 10
 
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