University of South Alabama
2024-25
The 2024-25 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: Jun 10, 2026. Subscribe via RSS.
Acceptance Rate
93.1%
Applications
9,906
Admitted
9,222
Enrolled
1,939
SAT Composite
990-1180
SAT Math
470-580
SAT Reading
500-610
ACT Composite
20-26
How the class gets assembled.
No Early Decision reported
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants9,906reported count
Admits9,22293%
Class seats1,93921% yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 9,906 | 9,222 | 93% | 1,939 | School-reported totals. |
Overall yield: 21%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
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
528numbers from this report.
General Information
6 TABLESName:Gordon
Title:Mills
Office:Assistant VP, Institutional Research and Data Analytics
Mailing Address:Institutional Research
City/State/Zip/Country:307 N University Blvd. AD 250
E-mail Address:Mobile, AL 36688, United States
Phone:251-460-7859
Email Address:gm ills@southalabam a.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.southalabam
Name of College/University:University of South Alabam a
Mailing Address:307 N University Blvd.
City/State/Zip/Country:Mobile, AL 36688, United States
Admissions Toll-Free Phone Number:251
Admissions Office Mailing Address:460-6101
Admissions E-mail Address:www.southalabam a.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):251
Admissions Phone Number:460-6141
Admissions Email Address:recruitm ent@southalabam a.edu
PublicPublic
Coeducational collegeCoeducational college
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
5 TABLESEntrance Exams
SATX
ACTX
APX
CLEPX
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?No
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled1
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled2,350
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled0
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled45
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8003
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69930
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59948
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49919
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: 700-8003
SAT Math: 600-69915
SAT Math: 500-59950
SAT Math: 400-49924
SAT Math: 300-3998
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-16004
SAT Composite: 1200-139919
SAT Composite: 1000-119950
SAT Composite: 800-99924
SAT Composite: 600-7993
SAT Composite: 400-5990
ACT Composite: 30-3612
ACT Composite: 24-2931
ACT Composite: 18-2347
ACT Composite: 12-1710
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent who had GPA of 4.033
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9918
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 2.997
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
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.73
Application closing date (fall)7
Priority Date15
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
Yes, on a rolling basis:X
Amount of housing deposit:150
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?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?No
Transfer Admission
2 TABLESFallX
SpringX
SummerX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Yes
High 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
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.00
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.
Fall7
Winter15
Fall12
Winter1
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 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ##
Number64
Unit Typecredit
Number64
Unit Typecredit
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)No
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/militaryservices/militarytransfercredittable.html
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:CDS-D Page 17 Com m on Data Set 2024-2025 E. ACADEM IC OFFERINGS AND POLICIES E1 Special study options: Identify those program s available at your institution. Refer to the glossary for definitions. X Accelerated program X Com prehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities Cross-registration X Distance learning X Double m ajor X Dual enrollm ent X English as a Second Language (ESL) X Exchange student program (dom estic) External degree program X Honors Program Independent study X Internships Liberal arts/career com bination X Student-designed m ajor X Study abroad X Teacher certification program X Undergraduate Research W eekend college Other (specify): E2 Has been removed from the CDS. E3 Areas in w hich all or most students are required to complete some course work prior to graduation: X Arts/fine arts X Com puter literacy X English (including com position) Foreign languages X History Physical Education X Hum anities Intensive writing X Mathem atics 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
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
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 off campus or commute33%
Percent of students age 25 and older1%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)23%
Percent who live off campus or commute72%
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
Coed dormsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Theme 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/](https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/finaid/netpricecalculator/)
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?No
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS:$374
In-state (out-of-district):$748
Financial Aid
10 TABLES2023-2024 FinalX
Both FM and IM22078622
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$1,823,304
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$24,698,092
Total Scholarships/Grants$14,268,891
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$174,682
Federal Work-Study$0
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$14,443,573
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$22,903,925
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$2,455,706
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$25,359,631
Total Scholarships/Grants$14,323,542
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$0
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$14,323,542
Total Self-Help$19,190,249
Parent Loans$6,964,547
FAFSAX
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:5
No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)31
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford LoansX
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford LoansX
Federal Direct PLUS LoansX
Federal Nursing LoansX
College/university loans from institutional fundsX
Federal Pell GrantsX
Federal SEOGX
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:CDS-H Page 30 Com m on Data Set 2024-2025
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio19