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University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabama 36688-0002

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

University of South Alabama is a public institution in Mobile with particular strength in health sciences and biology. With an average SAT of 1119, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 8.5K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

53% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,379 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,142.

Established
1963
Motto
"Research, Teaching, Service"
Mascot
South PawMiss Pawla
Type
Public research university
Conference
Sun Belt Conference with 17 varsity sports

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65%Acceptance
1119SAT Avg
8,540Students
18:1Student:Faculty
53%Grad Rate
$49,379Earnings 10yr
$15,142Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of South Alabama Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate65.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1119

Reading & WritingMid: 555
520610
MathMid: 545
495590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1926

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

65.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1119

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,676
Tuition (out-of-state)$18,652
Room & Board$8,830
Books & Supplies$2,020
Total Cost of Attendance$22,070
Average Net Price$15,142
Median Debt at Graduation$24,929
Monthly Payment (10yr)$264

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,148
$30–48K$11,633
$48–75K$15,456
$75–110K$21,143
$110K+$21,878

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,142

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

65

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (113)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
8,540
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
33%
Pell Grant Recipients
37%

Race & Ethnicity

White 61%
Black 22%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 4%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate52.6%
Freshman Retention76.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,307
8 Years$44,838
10 Years$49,379

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,300
Men
$59,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#363
Washington Monthly
#347

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

95Average

Estimated from AL state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

New Orleanspop. 380K
124 mi(215 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
306 mi(530 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
386 mi(669 min)

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