University of South Alabama, AL
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of South Alabama Rankings
Affordability75
Selectivity46
Retention34
Graduation1
Earnings24
Diversity58
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of South Alabama
80%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
20%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences7%
Business, Management, Marketing12%
Communication, Journalism4%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education10%
Engineering10%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs28%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting2%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies6%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology3%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences3%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into University of South Alabama
79%
Admission Rate
560
Median SAT Math
580
Median SAT Reading
24
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)510–610
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)530–630
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–27
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of South Alabama
$8K
In-State Tuition
$16K
Out-of-State Tuition
$20K
Average Total Cost
$15K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $12K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $16K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $19K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $20K | $17K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of South Alabama
55%
Receive Federal Loans
$16K
Median Federal Debt
47%
Repayment Rate
$259
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 43% | 61% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 14% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $18K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $17K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $19K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $40K | $29K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 42% | 33% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 47% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 51% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 56% | 47% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of South Alabama
74%
Retention Rate
31%
Transfer Rate
20%
Withdrawal Rate
42%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 22% | 26% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 42% | 41% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 41% | 40% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 53% | 41% | 53% |
| Black | 35% | 29% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 48% | 42% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44% | 42% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 18% | 33% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 45% | 35% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 44% | 33% | 44% |
| Other race | 24% | 29% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of South Alabama
90%
Employment Rate
$32K
Median Salary
$18K
25 Pctl Salary
$46K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 86% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 88% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 88% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 84% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 86% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $18K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $32K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $46K | $39K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $64K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $32K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $36K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $38K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of South Alabama
10,035
Undergraduates
70%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
4,541
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 59% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 41% | 35% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 23% | 42% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 61% | 48% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 3% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 35% | 51% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 14% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 17% | 13% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of South Alabama, AL
Fortis College
2 miles, SW
Spring Hill College
2 miles, E
Remington College-Mobile Campus
3 miles, SE
Blue Cliff Career College
4 miles, SE