University of South Alabama

Mobile, AL
PublicUrbanWebsite
Acceptance Rate
65%
Enrollment
8,540
Graduation Rate
53%
Student-Faculty Ratio
17:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,379
Retention Rate
76%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)10151200
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)1926
136

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$9,676
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,652
Avg Net Price
$15,142
Room & Board
$8,830
Total COA
$22,070
Median Debt
$24,929

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$10,148
$30,001–48,000
$11,633
$48,001–75,000
$15,456
$75,001–110,000
$21,143
$110,001+
$21,878
Pell Grant Rate: 37%
Federal Loan Rate: 49%

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Sticker Price$27,482
Estimated Net Price$15,142 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
53%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,379
Retention Rate
76%
Median Debt
$24,929

Top Programs

Health Professions
31.9%
Biology
13.0%
Business & Marketing
9.9%
Engineering
8.5%
Computer Science
5.5%
Psychology
5.0%
Education
4.9%
Interdisciplinary Studies
4.9%
Visual & Performing Arts
2.9%
Communication
2.6%

Top Majors

MajorGraduatesEarnings (4yr)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing308$61,022
Biology, General162$38,811
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General111$41,326
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods106$41,899
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas103$43,745
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs103$40,947
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions89$57,116
Psychology, General76$34,807
Communication and Media Studies68$38,521
Civil Engineering68$74,622
Mechanical Engineering67$83,325
Accounting and Related Services61$48,118
Criminal Justice and Corrections59$40,801
Marketing59$41,879
Business Administration, Management and Operations58$48,070

Demographics

Men 38%Women 62%
White
60.9%
Black
22.0%
Hispanic
5.2%
Asian
4.0%
Two or More
4.5%
International
1.1%

Application Info

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App Fee (Domestic)$35
App Fee (International)$35
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.