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UO

University of South Alabama

Mobile, ALPublicCity Setting
Less Selective • 71% Acceptance
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71%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$17,648
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
8.9K
Students
Medium campus body
$41,307
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

University of South Alabama is a public institution located in the city setting of Mobile, AL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 8.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 71%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
8.9K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
71% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading500 - 610
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math470 - 580
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite20 - 26
1typical 50% range36
71%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences33% of degrees
Biological Sciences14% of degrees
Business & Marketing10% of degrees
Engineering7% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $137,559
Earnings 5yr: $124,791
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $124,566
Earnings 5yr: $132,594
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $122,851
Earnings 5yr: $120,778
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,506
Earnings 5yr: $161,185
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,194
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,166
Earnings 5yr: $106,281
Debt: $25,146
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,463
Earnings 5yr: $77,964
Debt: N/A
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,943
Earnings 5yr: $88,027
Debt: $24,500
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,052
Earnings 5yr: $89,384
Debt: $26,500
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,627
Earnings 5yr: $86,610
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,317
Earnings 5yr: $84,922
Debt: $26,750
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,187
Earnings 5yr: $86,917
Debt: $28,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,024
Earnings 5yr: $70,878
Debt: $26,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,218
Earnings 5yr: $75,914
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,490
Earnings 5yr: $64,099
Debt: $29,192
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,988
Earnings 5yr: $69,027
Debt: N/A
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,455
Earnings 5yr: $75,104
Debt: $30,550
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,410
Earnings 5yr: $54,805
Debt: $27,000
Statistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,719
Earnings 5yr: $51,684
Debt: $22,532
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,084
Earnings 5yr: $65,107
Debt: $28,500

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$17,648
In-State Tuition$10,116
Out-of-State Tuition$19,092
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

38%
Pell Grants
47%
Take Loans
47%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$41,307
+20% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$49,379

Completion Signals

53%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
76%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$192/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

38%
Men
62%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 38% men and 62% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
33%
Part-Time Share
12%
Avg Family Income
$52,729
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