University of South Alabama
2020-21
The 2020-21 Common Data Set for University of South Alabama — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Jul 29, 2026. Subscribe via RSS.
SAT Composite
980-1180
SAT Math
480-580
SAT Reading
503-610
ACT Composite
20-27
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$49,379
10 yrs after enrollment
53%
6-year completion
$17,648
sticker minus grants
$24,929
federal loans only
The numbers, as published
522numbers from this report.
General Information
8 TABLESFirst Name:Gordon
Last Name:Mills
Title:Analysis
Office:Institutional Research
Address Line 1:307 N. University Blvd. AD 250
Phone:251-460-7859
Email Address:gmills@southalabama.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/institutionalresearch/cds20-21/
City:Mobile, AL, 36688, United States
Name of College/University:University Of South Alabama
Street Address Line 1:307 N. University Blvd.
CityMobile, AL, 36688, United States
Main Phone Number (Area Code)251
Main Phone Number:460-6101
WWW Home Page Address:www.southalabama.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):251
Admissions Phone Number:460-6141
Admissions Email Address:recruitment@southalabama.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/admissions/applytousa.html
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Public
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Academic year calendar:Semester
CertificateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
6 TABLESEntrance Exams
In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?Yes
SATX
ACTX
APX
CLEPX
Institutional ExamX
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?No
Total academic units16
English4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8005
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69929
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59945
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49920
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3991
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-8005
SAT Math: 600-69915
SAT Math: 500-59946
SAT Math: 400-49932
SAT Math: 300-3992
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-16003
SAT Composite: 1200-139920
SAT Composite: 1000-119946
SAT Composite: 800-99930
SAT Composite: 600-7991
SAT Composite: 400-5990
ACT Composite: 30-3614
ACT Composite: 24-2935
ACT Composite: 18-2346
ACT Composite: 12-175
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent who had GPA of 4.031
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9919
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7418
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4913
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2410
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.998
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.491
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.71
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Amount of application fee:45
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Application closing date (fall): Month7
Application closing date (fall): Day15
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
Yes, on a rolling basis:X
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD):Month4
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD): Day1
Amount of housing deposit:150
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:Yes
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?Yes
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?No
Transfer Admission
4 TABLESIf yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes
FallX
SpringX
SummerX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?No
College transcript(s)Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
Fall Closing Date: Month7
Spring Closing Date: Month12
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:##
Fall Closing Date:Day15
Spring Closing Date: Day1
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:64
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:credit
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:64
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:credit
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:30
American Council on Education (ACE)Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)Yes
Number30
Unit Typecredit
Number30
Unit Typecredit
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?No
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://www.southalabama.edu/bulletin/current/admissions-enrollment/undergrad-transfer.htm
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:CDS-D Page 15 Common Data Set 2020-2021
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Exchange student program (domestic)X
Honors ProgramX
InternshipsX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Weekend collegeX
Arts/fine artsX
Computer literacyX
English (including composition)X
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)27%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing57%
Percent who live off campus or commute43%
Percent of students age 25 and older1%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)20%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing20%
Percent who live off campus or commute80%
Percent of students age 25 and older13%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students21
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)22
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
Coed residence hallsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Theme housingX
Wellness housingX
Annual Expenses
7 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/finaid/netpricecalculator/
If your institution's 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.X
Minimum15
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
In-district:$329
Out-of-state:$658
Financial Aid
8 TABLESFederal methodology (FM)X
Federal$19,638,423
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$503,462
Total Scholarships/Grants$20,141,885
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$18,302,578
Federal Work-Study$275,281
Total Self-Help$18,577,859
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$16,041,222
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,847,631
Total Scholarships/Grants$17,888,853
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$24,620,290
Total Self-Help$24,620,290
Parent Loans$24,825,241
Athletic Awards$6,837,874
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month5
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day31
Federal Nursing LoansX
College/university loans from institutional fundsX
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
ArtX
AthleticsX
Job skillsX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? Yes X No
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio17
based on ____ students682