University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
University of South Alabama is a public university located in Mobile, AL, serving approximately 8,540 students. It has an acceptance rate of 65%.
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Tuition
$9,676
Acceptance
65.49%
Students
13,394
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,676
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,652
Avg On-Campus Living
$8,830
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,062
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.0×Graduates earn about 2.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
53%
Freshman Retention
76%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
65.49%
SAT range
1015 - 1200
ACT range
19 - 26
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
13,394
Undergrads
8,540
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
77
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
24
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.59
Property Rate / 1,000
1.41
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
Mobile
Violent Rate / 100k
577
Property Rate / 100k
3,043
Location
Institution does not report this
Mobile, AL 36688