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University of South Alabama

#6 in Top Public Universities in Alabama
  • 4 Year
  • Mobile, AL
  • 1,474 reviews
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      B+
    5. Athletics
      A-
    6. Party Scene
      B+
    7. Professors
      B+
    8. Location
      B
    9. Dorms
      A-
    10. Campus Food
      B+
    11. Student Life
      B+
    12. Safety
      B-
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    South Alabama is an above-average public university located in Mobile, Alabama. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 9,090 undergraduate students. The South Alabama acceptance rate is 82%. Popular majors include Nursing, Health Service Preparatory Studies, and Elementary Education. Graduating 40% of students, South Alabama alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $31,500.
    About University of South Alabama...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS
    Athletic Conference
    Sun Belt Conference
    Address
    307 N University Blvd
    Mobile, AL 36688
    Website
    southalabama.edu
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    University of South Alabama Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    82%
    Application Deadline
    July 15
    SAT Range
    1010-1200
    ACT Range
    20-26
    Application Fee
    $35
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $12,968/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $6,927/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    95%

    Academics

    Professors
    B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    18:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    75%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.102 responses
    66%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.116 responses
    59%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.116 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Nursing
      287 Graduates
    • Health Service Preparatory Studies
      129 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      118 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      112 Graduates
    • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
      111 Graduates
    • Biology
      98 Graduates
    • Communications
      94 Graduates
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
      83 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      82 Graduates
    • Business
      81 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    9,090Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,898
    Undergrads Over 25
    11%
    Pell Grant
    37%
    Varsity Athletes
    4%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 80 responses
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    • Everyone's different
      59%
    • Fun but studious
      21%
    • Always willing to help
      10%
    • True diversity
      5%
    • Apathetic.
      3%
    • Athletic in some aspect
      1%
    • Diverse
      1%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Poll
    52%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.141 responses
    Poll
    63%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.165 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 94 responses
    Report
    • Go jags
      41%
    • Diamond in the rough
      18%
    • AWESOME
      17%
    • Warm welcoming
      7%
    • Intelligent
      6%
    • Competent.
      4%
    • Existent.
      4%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $37,800/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    40%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    90%
    National
    83%
    91%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.81 responses
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    University of South Alabama Reviews

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    The university addresses the concerns of parents and students during the school tour and orientation phase. The event is well organized. Once the preliminary business is handled, the faculty and staff continue to work together with the common goal of student success. The accessibility to teachers and advisers is above average. The differentiation of activities for students was the most impressive. The list of glows are endless, but the only thing I would like to see are band auxiliaries such as flag, dancers, and majorettes. I feel the football season would draw more support if the halftime show is full of entertainment.
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    I love South, Go Jags! The University of South Alabama is a well diverse campus with lots to do, since it is located in the center of Mobile, Alabama. The classes are pretty easy if you have the right professor, people are friendly. There are lots of great food options on and around the campus. Lots of clubs and opportunities to make new friends. The sports programs here are amazing and the football games are so very excited. Especially the Troy versus South game, since Troy is our rival school. Overall, South Alabama is a great school. One problem I do I have is with the parking situations, there is hardly any parking.
    I love South Alabama! The classes are smaller than the average and the instructors are awesome! The advisors are very supportive and ensure that you stay on track. The campus is beautiful and is very well maintained by the landscaping department. The athletic department is awesome and the teams are very supportive of each other. South Alabama has a small town atmosphere but is close to all the perks of a larger city. The beaches are close enough for a day trip, the Mobile downtown area is great with a diverse group of people and places to go. South Alabama is a very expensive school, especially for an out of state student as the out of state tuition is double the rate for Alabama residents. Overall, I am happy that I chose South Alabama. I will be applying to the medical school there this summer.