University of South Alabama
Mobile, Alabama
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1963Midsize citySEVP certified
About
The University of South Alabama (USA) is a public research university in Mobile, Alabama, United States. It was created by the Alabama Legislature in May 1963, and replaced the existing extension programs operated by the University of Alabama. The first classes were held in June 1964 with an enrollment of 276 students; the first commencement was held in June 1967. USA is divided into ten colleges and schools that include one of Alabama's two state-supported medical schools. In the fall semester of 2018, South Alabama had an enrollment of 15,093 students. By the spring of 2019, the university had awarded over 90,000 degrees. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". The university claims to have an annual economic impact of $3 billion.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$19,452
- Estimated total for international students
- US$34,419
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$10,476
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$25,443
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 8,879
- Graduate students
- 4,762
- International undergraduates
- 1%
- Students per teacher
- 19 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 71%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 500–610 · Maths 470–580
- ACT
- 20–26
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$53,069
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (137)
Bachelor's degrees56 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyAtmospheric Sciences and MeteorologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEducation, OtherElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementInformation Science/StudiesInternational BusinessInternational/Globalization StudiesJournalismLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMarine SciencesMarketingMechanical EngineeringMedical Illustration and InformaticsMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMusicParks, Recreation, and Leisure StudiesPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingStatisticsSustainability StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degrees38 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBiological and Physical SciencesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyFine and Studio ArtsHistoryInformation Science/StudiesMarine SciencesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPharmacology and ToxicologyPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesSystems EngineeringTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Doctoral degrees16 subjects
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBiological and Physical SciencesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemical EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionMarine SciencesMedicineNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsSystems Engineering
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)4 subjects
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMedicineRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Undergraduate certificates10 subjects
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralGeography and CartographyGerontologyIntercultural/Multicultural and Diversity StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesMedical Illustration and InformaticsPhysical Science Technologies/TechniciansSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Graduate certificates13 subjects
Applied StatisticsCivil EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementEducation, OtherEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringGerontologyHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSystems EngineeringTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.