University of South Alabama: Review & Facts

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University of South Alabama is a large four-year, public school with 13,440 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1964 and is one of the 7 schools located in Mobile, Alabama.

Academic Offerings

At University of South Alabama you can get your 1-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
83
University of South Alabama follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 83 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Medical, Education, Engineering, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at University of South Alabama is relatively low at 69% (close to Alabama average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
69%
Fair
The graduation rate at University of South Alabama is low: 47%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of South Alabama is decent: 16:1. Learn more information regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are fairly high, about $17,300 per year. The additional fees at University of South Alabama not covered by tuition are roughly $500; this comes to $17,800 per academic year.

Read the details about University of South Alabama additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
65%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 12,550 applications were submitted and 8,203 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

This college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of South Alabama in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,400
Medium
University of South Alabama offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of South Alabama, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
University of South Alabama offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 3,400 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low: roughly $4,400 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of South Alabama. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, University of South Alabama appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of South Alabama Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of South Alabama
307 N University Blvd
Mobile, Alabama
36688-0002, USA
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