CollegeGrad School
- AcademicsB
- ValueB
- DiversityA
- CampusA-
- AthleticsA-
- Party SceneB+
- ProfessorsB
- LocationB+
- DormsA
- Campus FoodB+
- Student LifeA-
- SafetyB-
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.
South Alabama Admissions
Acceptance Rate
79%
SAT Range
1030-1220
ACT Range
20-27
Application Fee
$35
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
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Cost
Net Price
$13,624/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$7,439/ year
National
$7,535Students 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.120 responses
- 57%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.120 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Nursing
281 GraduatesEmergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
119 GraduatesHealth Service Preparatory Studies
118 GraduatesElementary Education
106 GraduatesLiberal Arts and Humanities
106 GraduatesPhysical Education Teaching and Coaching
90 GraduatesBiology
85 GraduatesBusiness
85 GraduatesCommunications
79 GraduatesAccounting
73 Graduates
Online
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
8,637Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,656
Undergrads Over 25
9%
Pell Grant
43%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 52%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.145 responses
Poll
- 63%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.169 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$37,800/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
46%
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
University of South Alabama Reviews
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This is probably one of the better schools in my state that offers the courses I need. That's the ONLY reason I chose it. That, and being FAR away from my parents at the north of the state.
The parking system is the literal worst, and I'm actually having to get married early just to escape parking tickets! Yes, my out to parking tickets? MARRIAGE.
This is due to the fact you can't have both commuter and resident parking passes at the same time. They won't let me cancel my housing contract (I moved out mid-semester) until I get MARRIED.
So, I'm going to. That way they'll change my residency in the system and let me get a damn commuter parking pass so I stop getting parking tickets for ATTENDING CLASS...
Also, the teachers have been either incredibly rude or completely ignorant about current events. We're in the midst of a worldwide pandemic, but they can't be bothered to cut students more slack about dates when they themselves are slacking.
The parking system is the literal worst, and I'm actually having to get married early just to escape parking tickets! Yes, my out to parking tickets? MARRIAGE.
This is due to the fact you can't have both commuter and resident parking passes at the same time. They won't let me cancel my housing contract (I moved out mid-semester) until I get MARRIED.
So, I'm going to. That way they'll change my residency in the system and let me get a damn commuter parking pass so I stop getting parking tickets for ATTENDING CLASS...
Also, the teachers have been either incredibly rude or completely ignorant about current events. We're in the midst of a worldwide pandemic, but they can't be bothered to cut students more slack about dates when they themselves are slacking.
I love USA! I came from a very small, local high school, so South's campus and classes have been both overwhelming and fantastic. The only drawbacks I've found have been how difficult it can be to find specific information, especially for first-time freshmen. They've handled the pandemic relatively well, requiring masks inside buildings and amply allowing for social distancing. I'm a commuter student, but it doesn't seem like living on campus would be worth your money in the same way it has been in years past.
The University of South Alabama is excellent 4-year University! It has a beautiful campus close to the beaches and it makes me feel right at home. Everyone, from students to faculty and staff, are very friendly and they will go great lengths to make sure you are on the right track and successful in you academic careers. I am a nursing major and I just recently finished my freshman year. South has a really good nursing program and many great opportunities within the College of Nursing. Along with that, there are many clubs, organizations, honor societies, Greek organizations to be a part of. Currently, I am a member of the Alpha Epsilon Delta, which is an honor society for pre-health majors. Furthermore, the campus is a nice size! It is not too big and not too small. There are a lot of great resources, such as the Jagtran, which is a bus system that students can use to go to their classes. One thing that South can improve on is the Dining Hall. It gets pretty messy in there sometimes.