University of South Alabama
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
8,540
Men / Women
38% / 62%
White
58%
Black
24%
Hispanic
5%
Mixed
5%
Asian
3%
Native American
1%
International
1%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Life & Natural Sciences
45%
Business & Economics
14%
Engineering, Computing & Math
13%
Education
5%
Arts
2%
Financial
In-State Tuition & Fees
$10,116
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$19,092
Est. In-State Cost
$13,086
Est. Out-of-State Cost
$24,697
10-Year ROI
$140,000
ROI Percentile
47th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
76%
4-Year Graduation Rate
37%
6-Year Graduation Rate
53%
Transfer-Out Rate
26%
Weather
Comfortable Days
75 (8th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
2,806 (75th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
243 (42th pctl)
Muggyness
Muggy
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
72%
Yield (Unbound)
21%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
R2
Expenditure
| Humanities & Social Sciences | $7M | #155 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | $41M | #162 |
| Engineering, Computing & Math | $17M | #173 |
Graduate Degrees
| Life & Natural Sciences | 306 | #100 |
| Engineering, Computing & Math | 6 | #225 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 30 | #323 |
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_optional
Submitted Test Scores
90%
SAT Range
970
–
1,190
ACT Range
20
–
26
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Arts and Sciences | 716 | 31% / 69% | 2% | $54,983 | |
| Mathematics | 12 +9 | 42% / 58% | 0% | $57,427 | |
| Physics | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Biology | 97 +2 | 21% / 79% | 2% | $66,093 | |
| Biomedical Sciences | 75 — | 17% / 83% | 0% | $66,093 | |
| Chemistry | 6 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| Geological/Earth Sciences | |||||
| Kinesiology | 96 — | 33% / 67% | 2% | — | |
| Marine Sciences | 4 — | 75% / 25% | 0% | — | |
| Meteorology | 10 — | 70% / 30% | 0% | — | |
| Anthropology | 5 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Communication Studies | 16 — | 38% / 62% | 6% | $51,246 | |
| Criminal Justice | 29 — | 45% / 55% | 3% | $53,438 | |
| English | 22 +8 | 14% / 86% | 0% | $47,158 | |
| Foreign Languages | 6 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $52,831 | |
| Geography | 5 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | — | |
| History | 17 +9 | 65% / 35% | 0% | $48,788 | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 110 — | 50% / 50% | 5% | $49,587 | |
| International Studies | 5 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Journalism | 7 — | 43% / 57% | 0% | — | |
| Philosophy | 1 +8 | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Political Science | 17 — | 47% / 53% | 0% | — | |
| Psychology | 89 +3 | 12% / 88% | 0% | $49,922 | |
| Public Relations | 13 — | 8% / 92% | 0% | — | |
| Social Work | 20 — | 10% / 90% | 0% | $48,730 | |
| Sociology | 9 +2 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Sustainability Studies | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Art | 20 — | 35% / 65% | 0% | $44,323 | |
| Film Production | 6 — | 17% / 83% | 0% | — | |
| Music | 12 — | 75% / 25% | 0% | $41,402 | |
| Theatre | 5 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Education and Professional Studies | 114 | 32% / 68% | 2% | $53,776 | |
| Recreation Management | 28 — | 89% / 11% | 7% | $46,703 | |
| Early Childhood Education | 7 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $56,106 | |
| Education | |||||
| Elementary Education | 55 — | 2% / 98% | 0% | $56,106 | |
| Secondary Education | 23 — | 48% / 52% | 0% | $56,106 | |
| Special Education | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Engineering | 216 | 76% / 24% | 3% | $97,975 | |
| Chemical Engineering | 15 — | 27% / 73% | 0% | $97,808 | |
| Civil Engineering | 50 — | 76% / 24% | 4% | $96,574 | |
| Computer Engineering | 8 — | 75% / 25% | 0% | — | |
| Computer Science | 39 — | 85% / 15% | 3% | $94,358 | |
| Electrical Engineering | 14 — | 79% / 21% | 7% | $118,090 | |
| Information Systems | 11 — | 73% / 27% | 0% | $83,449 | |
| Information Technology | 26 — | 69% / 31% | 4% | $98,778 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 53 — | 87% / 13% | 2% | $99,316 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Nursing | 354 | 13% / 87% | 1% | $127,078 | |
| Nursing | 354 — | 13% / 87% | 1% | $127,078 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell College of Business | 197 | 49% / 51% | 2% | $72,691 | |
| Accounting | 38 — | 55% / 45% | 0% | $60,894 | |
| Business Administration | 42 — | 45% / 55% | 5% | $93,848 | |
| Finance | 41 — | 73% / 27% | 0% | $72,341 | |
| General Business | 10 — | 30% / 70% | 0% | — | |
| Hospitality Management | 25 — | 16% / 84% | 0% | — | |
| International Business | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 67% | — | |
| Marketing | 29 — | 48% / 52% | 0% | $51,442 | |
| Supply Chain Management | 9 — | 44% / 56% | 0% | $93,848 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions | 175 | 17% / 83% | 1% | $77,893 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 18 — | 6% / 94% | 0% | $81,662 | |
| Emergency Medical Services | 13 — | 62% / 38% | 8% | $109,273 | |
| Pre-Health Studies | 83 — | 16% / 84% | 0% | $55,774 | |
| Radiologic Technology | 39 — | 13% / 87% | 0% | $109,273 | |
| Health Informatics | 11 — | 18% / 82% | 0% | — | |
| Therapeutic Recreation | 11 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $90,291 |