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University of South Alabama

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Public, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Medium | Urban

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

12:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$9,116

Out of state

$17,732
Graduate

In state

$8,624

Out of state

$17,048

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
96%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 58.0% $5,520
State/local grants 6.0% $1,398
Institutional grants 82.0% $4,730
Loans 56.0% $11,177

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$8,510 per year

Books & Supplies

$1,300 per year

Personal Expenses

$4,779 per year

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Physician Associate/Assistant
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Full List of Programs

Graduate ProgramsX

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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
65.36%
  • Apply 12,550
  • Accepted 8,203
  • Attend 1,614

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$35
Graduate
$35

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required
  • High school GPA

    Required
  • Recommendation letter

    Not applicable
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Required
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable

Average Test Scores

SAT Math
493-600
ACT Composite
20-26
SAT Reading
510-600
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
68%
Male Students
32%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian61.81%
  2. Black21.1%
  3. Two Or More Ethnicities5.87%
  4. Hispanic/Latino4.25%
  5. Asian3.88%
  6. Not Specified2.24%
  7. American Indian/Alaska Native0.68%
  8. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.17%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

16,101

Undergraduate students

9,908

Graduate students

6,193

Full Time Students
83%
Part Time Students
17%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Football
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
Female sports:
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Football
    • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    • Track and Field (Indoor)
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Golf
    • Tennis
    • Female

    • Track and Field (Indoor)
    • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Volleyball
    • Basketball
    • Tennis
    • Cross Country
    • Golf
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