University of South Alabama
University of South Alabama is a public 4-year institution in Mobile, AL. It enrolls about 13,768 students and admits roughly 65% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Mobile, AL 36688 |
| County | Mobile County |
| Enrollment | 13,768 |
| Acceptance rate | 65% |
| Applicants / admitted | 12,593 / 8,247 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $9,676 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $18,652 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 53% |
| Transfer-out rate | 27% |
| Full-time retention rate | 76% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $13,613 |
| Campus setting | City: Midsize |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 520–610 |
| ACT middle 50% | 19–26 |
| Website | www.southalabama.edu/ |
| Phone | 2514606101 |
Admissions
About 12,593 students applied and 8,247 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,920 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $9,676 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $18,652. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $13,613 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $10,148 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $11,633 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $15,456 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $21,143 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,878 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 1,870 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 53% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
University of South Alabama is in Mobile, AL, Mobile County. Its coordinates are 30.6960, -88.1787.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of South Alabama?
About 65% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 12,593 applicants.
How much does University of South Alabama cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $9,676 for in-state students and $18,652 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend University of South Alabama?
About 13,768 students are enrolled.