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University of South Alabama
  • 4 Year
  • MOBILE, AL

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B+
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade A minus
  5. Athletics
    grade A minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade B+
  7. Professors
    grade A minus
  8. Location
    grade B
  9. Dorms
    grade A
  10. Campus Food
    grade A minus
  11. Student Life
    grade A minus
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

editorial

South Alabama is an above-average public university located in Mobile, Alabama. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 7,056 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the South Alabama acceptance rate is 65%. Popular majors include Nursing, Health Service Preparatory Studies, and Biology. Graduating 48% of students, South Alabama alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $31,500.

About

307 N UNIVERSITY BLVD
MOBILE, AL 36688
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About South Alabama...
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Sun Belt Conference

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
65%
Application Deadline
July 15
SAT Range
990-1200
ACT Range
20-26
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
$15,664 / 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
$7,686 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
96%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
73%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 111 responses
63%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 139 responses
56%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 139 responses

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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    46%
  • On Campus
    46%
  • Online
    7%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
7,056 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,424
Undergrads Over 25
13%
Pell Grant
44%
Varsity Athletes
5%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 102 responses
  • Everyone's different
    56%
  • Fun but studious
    20%
  • Always willing to help
    11%
  • True diversity
    5%
  • Outgoing
    3%
  • Apathetic.
    2%
  • lazy and fat
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
52%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 164 responses
Poll
63%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 188 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 117 responses
  • Go jags
    41%
  • Diamond in the rough
    16%
  • AWESOME
    15%
  • Warm welcoming
    11%
  • Intelligent
    5%
  • Competent.
    3%
  • Existent.
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$37,800 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
48%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%
89%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 83 responses

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