University of South Alabama
2025-26
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Applications
3,506
Enrolled
2,137
SAT Composite
1010-1200
SAT Math
488-583
SAT Reading
520-620
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
237numbers from this report.
Enrollment And Persistence
1 TABLEFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
6 TABLESEntrance Exams
APX
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled1,524
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled600
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled13
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled0
Total academic units16.00
English4.00
Mathematics3.00
Science3.00
Of these, units that must be lab2.00
Foreign language3.00
History3.00
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8006.1
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69924.5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59949.7
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49919.7
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Math: 700-8006.1
SAT Math: 600-69916.3
SAT Math: 500-59949.0
SAT Math: 400-49927.2
SAT Math: 300-3991.4
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Composite: 1400-16004.4
SAT Composite: 1200-139919.6
SAT Composite: 1000-119951.5
SAT Composite: 800-99924.6
SAT Composite: 600-7990
SAT Composite: 400-5990
ACT Composite: 30-3611.1
ACT Composite: 24-2929.0
ACT Composite: 18-2347.6
ACT Composite: 12-1712.2
ACT Composite: 6-110.1
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT Composite: Total100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.75
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?No
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
Amount of housing deposit:150
If yes, maximum period of postponement:-
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?Yes
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESIf yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?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
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:64
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/militaryservices/militarytransfercredittabl
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESHonors ProgramX
Independent studyX
Arts/fine artsX
Computer literacyX
English (including composition)X
HistoryX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Student Life
3 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)28%
Percent who live off campus or commute32%
Percent of students age 25 and older1%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)24%
Percent who live off campus or commute69%
Percent of students age 25 and older13%
Average age of full-time students18.2
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18.2
Average age of full-time students20.8
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)21.5
Campus MinistriesX
Drama/theaterX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Television stationX
YearbookX
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)
Out-of-state:$748
Financial Aid
4 TABLESFederal$29,022,640
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$841,846
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$14,700
Total Scholarships/Grants$31,552,595
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$15,271,148
Federal Work-Study$164,545
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$15,435,693
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$17,018
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$2,990,778
Total Scholarships/Grants$28,137,722
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$15,550,624
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$15,550,624
Parent Loans$18,620,734
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$7,519,082
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Arch (in architecture) and MFA ( master of fine arts in art or theater). &RPPRQ'DWD6HW Full-time Pa rt - time Total A Total number of instructional faculty 552 377 929 B Total number w ho are members of minority groups 93 72 165 C Total number w ho ar e women 303 259 562 D Total number w ho ar e men 249 111 360 E Total number who are nonresidentV (international) 0 0 0 F Total number with doctor ate, or other terminal degree 446 164 610 G Total num ber w hose highes t degree is a m aster’s but not a 106 209 315 terminal master’s H Total n umb er w hose h ig hes t degr ee is a bachelor’s 0 4 4 I Total number w hose highes t degree is unknow n or other (Note: 0 0 0 Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.) J Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in 40 15 55 which f aculty t each virtually only graduate-level students I-2. 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