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University of South Alabama

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Mobile, AL

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Located in Mobile, AL, University of South Alabama is a public large school with roughly 8,879 undergraduates. University of South Alabama is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 71%. Its highest-earning reported major is Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Engineering), where graduates report median earnings of $100,166/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate71%
SAT range970–1190
ACT range20–26
Undergrads8,879
Yield (admits who enroll)20%
Next deadlineJul 15, 2027 (RD)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$25,476
4-year grad rate53%
Median earnings, 10yr out$49,379

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans47%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out47%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$54,090/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$64,410/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$62,084/yr
Business/Commerce, General$59,513/yr
Marketing$50,483/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$48,021/yr
Hospitality Administration/Management$41,515/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$46,828/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$80,317/yr
Information Science/Studies$64,455/yr
Computer and Information Sciences, General$59,602/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$48,956/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$48,602/yr
Engineering
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$100,166/yr
Chemical Engineering$93,943/yr
Mechanical Engineering$89,052/yr
Civil Engineering$78,187/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$51,718/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services$40,641/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$78,024/yr
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$69,490/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$54,204/yr
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs$47,019/yr
History
History$44,887/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$50,822/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Statistics$62,719/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General$43,023/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies$46,912/yr
Physical Sciences
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$61,632/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$43,384/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$46,667/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$29,506/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity3,305
Typical room charge$4,360
Typical board charge$4,150

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is University of South Alabama's acceptance rate?

University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL admits approximately 71% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for University of South Alabama?

Admitted students at University of South Alabama typically score between 970–1190 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for University of South Alabama?

Admitted students at University of South Alabama typically score between 20–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of South Alabama cost?

University of South Alabama's total cost of attendance is reported at $25,476 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for University of South Alabama?

University of South Alabama's earliest deadline is Jul 15, 2027 (RD), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does University of South Alabama require students to live on campus?

No -- University of South Alabama doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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