University of South Alabama
2022-23
The 2022-23 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: Mar 11, 2024. Subscribe via RSS.
Acceptance Rate
65.4%
Applications
12,550
Admitted
8,203
Enrolled
1,614
SAT Composite
990-1200
SAT Math
492.5-600
SAT Reading
510-600
ACT Composite
20-26
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
486numbers from this report.
General Information
8 TABLESFirst Name:Gordon
Last Name:Mills
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?No
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/institutionalresearch/commondataset.html
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:460-6141
WWW Home Page Address:www.southalabama.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):251
Admissions Phone Number:460-6141
Admissions Email Address:recuitment@southalabama.edu
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Public
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Academic year calendar:Semester
If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/diversity/
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
Wait List
Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?Yes
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8003.4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69926.3
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59950.9
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49917.8
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3991.7
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Math: 700-8007.6
SAT Math: 600-69919.5
SAT Math: 500-59947.5
SAT Math: 400-49922.0
SAT Math: 300-3993.4
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-16002.7
SAT Composite: 1200-139923.0
SAT Composite: 1000-119945.1
SAT Composite: 800-99925.7
SAT Composite: 600-7993.5
SAT Composite: 400-5990
ACT Composite: 30-3611.1
ACT Composite: 24-2930.2
ACT Composite: 18-2348.4
ACT Composite: 12-1710.3
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent who had GPA of 4.034.8
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9919.2
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7416.6
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4913.3
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.248.1
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.997.2
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.9
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990.1
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.75
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:100
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Amount of application fee:45
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Can on-line application fee be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Does your institution have an application closing date?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
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?No
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation? (FT)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
2 TABLESHigh school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:Yes No No X -
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:- D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: D Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: 64 Credits Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: 64 Credits - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 30.00 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No X Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): American Council on Education (ACE) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) ##
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
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?Yes
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): 30 If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: www.southalabama.edu/bulletin/current/admissions-enrollment/undergrad-transfer.html X - E1 Special study options: Identify those programs available at your institution. Refer to the glossary for definitions. - [x] X Accelerated program - [x] X Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities - [x] X Cross-registration - [ ] X Distance learning - [ ] X Double major - [ ] X Dual enrollment - [x] X English as a Second Language (ESL) - [ ] X Exchange student program (domestic) - [ ] External degree program - [ ] X Honors Program - [ ] Independent study - [ ] X Internships - [ ] Liberal arts/career combination - [ ] X Student-designed major - [ ] X Study abroad - [ ] X Teacher certification program - [ ] X Undergraduate Research - [ ] X Weekend college - [ ] Other (specify): - E2 Has been removed from the CDS. - E3 Areas in which all or most students are required to complete some course work prior to graduation: - [ ] X Arts/fine arts - [x] X Computer literacy - [ ] X English (including composition) - [ ] Foreign languages - [ ] X History - [ ] Physical Education - [ ] X Humanities - [ ] Intensive writing - [ ] X Mathematics - [ ] Philosophy - [ ] X Sciences (biological or physical) - [ ] X Social science - [ ] Other (describe): ##
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilitiesX
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
Undergraduate ResearchX
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)26%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing67%
Percent who live off campus or commute33%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)21%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing26%
Percent who live off campus or commute74%
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
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Theme housingX
Wellness housingX
Living Learning CommunitiesX
Annual Expenses
5 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/finaid/netpricecalculator/
In-district:$359
Out-of-state:$718
Financial Aid
6 TABLESFederal methodology (FM)X
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
ArtX
AthleticsX
LeadershipX
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 pandem ic? Ye s X No
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio17