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University of South Alabama is one of the leading colleges in Alabama with the acceptance rate of 73%. Deadlines for application are Regular - July 15 . For more information, call (251) 460-7719 or send email at usacampustours@southalabama.edu.

8084 Enrolled 73% Acceptance Rate 20 - 27 SAT Range
Admissions
Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers

Admissions

  • Overview

    • Applicants: 8,084
    • Average HS GPA: 3.71
    • Acceptance Rate: 73%

  • GPA Breakdown

    • 19% — 3.75 - 3.99
    • 18% — 3.50 - 3.74
    • 13% — 3.25 - 3.49
    • 10% — 3.00 - 3.24
    • 8% — 2.50 - 2.99
    • 1% — 2.00 - 2.49

  • SAT & ACT Test Scores

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    503 - 610
    SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    480 - 580
    ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    20 - 27

  • Deadlines

    Regular
    July 15

Academics

  • Majors

    BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
    Biomedical Sciences, General.
    BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Accounting.
    Business Administration and Management, General.
    Business/Commerce, General.
    Finance, General.
    Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
    International Business/Trade/Commerce.
    Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
    COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
    COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Computer Science.
    Information Science/Studies.
    Information Technology.
    EDUCATION.
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
    Education, Other.
    Elementary Education and Teaching.
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
    Secondary Education and Teaching.
    Special Education and Teaching, General.
    ENGINEERING.
    Chemical Engineering.
    Civil Engineering, General.
    Computer Engineering, General.
    Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    Mechanical Engineering.
    ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
    English Language and Literature, General.
    FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
    Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
    HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
    Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
    Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other.
    Medical Informatics.
    Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer.
    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
    Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
    HISTORY.
    History, General.
    HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
    Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
    Mathematics and Statistics.
    MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
    International/Global Studies.
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
    PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
    Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.
    PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
    Philosophy.
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
    Chemistry, General.
    Geology/Earth Science, General.
    Meteorology.
    Physics, General.
    PSYCHOLOGY.
    Psychology, General.
    PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
    Social Work.
    SOCIAL SCIENCES.
    Anthropology.
    Geography.
    Political Science and Government, General.
    Sociology.
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
    Art/Art Studies, General.
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
    Music, General.

  • Degrees

    • Bachelor's
    • Certificate
    • Doctoral/Professional
    • Doctoral/Research
    • Master's
    • Post-Bachelor's certificate
    • Post-Master's certificate

  • Prominent Alumni

    Coleen Rowley
    Whistleblower FBI Agent
    Sharon Corrigan
    Manager, Customer Relationship Center Jaguar Land Rover North America
    Tony Frank
    Chancellor of Colorado State University
    Jack Salzwedel
    CEO of American Family Insurance
    Laura Olson
    Dir of Human Rights Program - The Carter Center
    Scott Harves
    ESPN Feature Producer
    Dr. Jamie Bakkum-Gamez
    Consultant in Gynecologic Oncology Surgery - Mayo Clinic

Tuition & Aid

  • Dates

    Notification Date
    Feb 15

  • Required Forms

    • FAFSA

  • Expenses per Academic Year

    Tuition
    $9870
    Required Fees
    $200
    Average Cost for Books and Supplies
    $1200
    Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
    No
    Board for Commuters
    $3800
    Transportation for Commuters
    $2300
    On-Campus Room and Board
    $7900

  • Available Aid

    Financial Aid Methodology
    Federal
    Scholarships and Grants Need-Based
    • Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
    • Need-Based Federal Pell
    • Need-Based Private Scholarships
    • Need-Based SEOG
    • Need-Based State Scholarships
    Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
    • College/university loans from institutional funds
    Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
    • Yes
    Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
    Yes
    Direct Lender
    No

  • Financial Aid Rating

    • Financial Aid Rating 80/99

Student Body

  • Student Body Profile

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    9050
    Foreign Countries Represented
    49

  • Demographics

    • Asian 3.46%
    • African-American 21.55%
    • Hispanic 4.37%
    • Caucasian 60.5%
    • Male 39%
    • Female 61%
    • Аre out of state 20

Campus Life

  • Campus Life

    Undergrads living on campus
    20%
    Help finding off-campus housing
    No
    Quality of life rating 57/99
    First-Year Students living on campus
    N/A
    Campus Environment
    Small Urban
    Fire safety rating
    N/A

  • Special Needs Admissions

    College Entrance Tests Required
    No
    Interview Required
    No

  • Student Activities

    Registered Student Organizations
    158
    Number of Honor Societies
    14
    Number of Social Sororities
    9

  • Sports

    Athletic Division
    Division I
    Men's Sports (Crimson) (9)
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cheerleading
    • Cross Country
    • Football
    • Golf
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    Women's Sports (Crimson) (10)
    • Basketball
    • Cheerleading
    • Cross Country
    • Golf
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Volleyball

  • Student Services

    Health
    Womens Center
    LGBT Support Groups
    Minority Support Groups
    Army ROTC Offered on-campus Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus

  • Sustainability

    N/A

    Green rating
    N/A

  • Campus Security Report

    Campus Security Report
    The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
    Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
    The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

  • Other Information

    Campus-wide Internet Network
    Yes
    % of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
    N/A

Careers

  • Graduation Rates

    Graduate in 4 years
    25%
    Graduate in 5 years
    41%
    Graduate in 6 years
    46%

  • Career Services

    On-Campus Job Interviews Available
    Yes
    Career Services
    • Alumni Services
    • Classes
    • Interest Inventory
    • Internships
    Opportunities at School
    • Coop
    • Experiential
    • Internship

  • ROI & Outcomes

    Information from PayScale:
    Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Percent High Job Meaning
    N/A
    Percent STEM
    N/A
    • Return on Investment (ROI) rating 0/99

    Contact & Visit

    • Campus Tours

      Campus Visiting Center
      • Monday-Friday
      • These tours are offered Monday through Friday at 9:30 AM, 12:00 PM, and 2:30 PM Central Time. Please note that the 9:30 AM tour is not offered on Mondays and Wednesdays.
      • (251) 460-7719
      Campus Tours
      • Appointment Required: Yes
      • Dates: Year-round
      • Times: These tours are offered Monday through Friday at 9:30 AM, 12:00 PM, and 2:30 PM Central Time. Please note that the 9:30 AM tour is not offered on Mondays and Wednesdays.
      • Average Length: Varies

    • On Campus Interview

      Campus Interviews
      No
      Information Sessions
      Not Available
      Times
      N/A
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