University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL · City · 8,879 students
4
YearPublic
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Location
Mobile, AL, 36688-0002 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MSY · New Orleans
133 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$25,476
Out-of-state COA
$34,452
Avg net price
$17,648
Room & board
$11,366
In-state tuition
$10,116
Out-of-state tuition
$19,092
Books & supplies
$864/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$12,657
$30–48k
$13,265
$48–75k
$16,277
$75–110k
$23,252
$110k+
$25,322
Admissions
Admit rate
71%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1147
Reading 500–610
Math 470–580
ACT midpoint
23
Composite 20–26
English 19–26
Math 17–25
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
University of South Alabama accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
53%
1st-yr retention
76%
Transfer-out rate
27%
Consumer completion
50%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
47%
Transferred
33%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
19%
Median earnings (6yr)
$41,307
Median earnings (10yr)
$49,379
Median debt
$24,929
Monthly loan payment
$264
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,125–$27,250
Debt (90th percentile)
$40,000
Student Body
Men 38%Women 62%
19
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
38%
First-generation
33%
Median family income
$36,199
Independent students
20%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
12%
Race & ethnicity
White
60%
Hispanic
6%
Black
23%
Asian
4%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$41,307
10 years after entry
$49,379
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Institutional
Endowment
$710M
Classification
R2: High Research
Full-time faculty
65%
Avg faculty salary
$7,761/mo
Instructional spend/student
$11,135
Federal loan rate
47%
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