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University of South Alabama

#8 in Top Public Universities in Alabama
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Mobile, AL
  • 1,437 reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
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  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
    B
  10. Campus Food
    B
  11. Student Life
    B+
  12. Safety
    C+
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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 9,604 undergraduate students. The South Alabama acceptance rate is 81%. Popular majors include Nursing, Health Service Preparatory Studies, and Elementary Education. Graduating 38% of students, South Alabama alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $30,900.
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

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
81%
Application Deadline
July 15
SAT Range
920-1130
ACT Range
20-23
Application Fee
$35
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No

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Cost

Net Price
$12,963/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $11,680/ year
  • $30-48k
    $12,852/ year
  • $49-75k
    $16,838/ year
  • $76-110k
    $19,133/ year
  • $110k+
    $19,451/ year
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Academics

Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
20:1
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.111 responses
59%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.111 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
9,604Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
11%
Pell Grant
42%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 75 responses
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  • Everyone's different
    59%
  • Fun but studious
    21%
  • Always willing to help
    11%
  • True diversity
    4%
  • Apathetic.
    3%
  • Athletic in some aspect
    1%
  • Diverse
    1%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
—
Poll
51%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.136 responses
Poll
63%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.160 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 89 responses
Report
  • Go jags
    40%
  • Diamond in the rough
    19%
  • AWESOME
    17%
  • Warm welcoming
    8%
  • Intelligent
    7%
  • Competent.
    4%
  • Existent.
    4%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$37,000/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
38%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
89%
National
83%
91%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.81 responses
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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.
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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.
South Alabama is a fantastic school that has superfluous amounts of academic opportunities to be explored with an ever-involved staff that genuinely care about their students' success. The campus is kept very pristine and although undergoing construction, still holds a comfortable feeling of home; the only modification I would make would be the addition of more lamp lights along pathways and throughout the school grounds. Mobile itself is a beautiful city to call home for your college years and a move to such a place would not be regretted!