University of South Alabama
Mobile, Alabama · Public
Acceptance Rate: 71%
Admissions
Applications & Enrollment
10,360
Applicants
94.55%
Acceptance Rate
9,795
Admitted
2,137
Enrolled
| Breakdown | Men | Women | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 3,506 | 6,854 | 0 | 10,360 |
| Admitted | 3,273 | 6,522 | — | 9,795 |
| Enrolled | 722 | 1,415 | — | 2,137 |
SAT / ACT Information
| Test | 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Composite | 1010 | 1090 | 1200 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing | 520 | 555 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 488 | 530 | 583 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 | 26 |
| ACT English | 19 | 23 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Reading | 20 | 24 | 29 |
| ACT Science | 20 | 23 | 25 |
6%
SAT Submission Rate
83%
ACT Submission Rate
Test policy: Test-optional. Applicants with a 3.4 high school GPA or higher are automatically admitted; those below 3.4 enter a review process. Latest score receipt date is July 15.
GPA & Class Rank
3.75
Average High School GPA
99.81%
First-Year Students Submitting GPA
Not Reported
Class Rank
Early Decision / Early Action
| Plan | Details |
|---|---|
| Early Decision | Not offered |
| Early Action | Not offered |
| Application Deadline | July 15 (application deadline) |
| Notification Date | Rolling decisions |
How This College Evaluates Applicants
Based on Common Data Set section C7.
Very Important
Important
None designated.
Considered
Not Considered
Student Profile
Enrollment
9,530
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,755
Graduate Enrollment
14,285
Total University Enrollment
Full-time undergraduate: 8,107 · Part-time undergraduate: 1,423
Undergraduate Demographics
| Demographic | Students | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 5,648 | 59.3% |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 2,248 | 23.6% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 572 | 6% |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 478 | 5% |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 338 | 3.5% |
| Nonresidents / International | 111 | 1.2% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 69 | 0.7% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 56 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 10 | 0.1% |
Geographic Distribution
111 (1.2%)
Nonresident / International Undergraduate Students
Financial Aid
55%
Demonstrated Need Met
Not Reported
Institutional Need-Based Grants/Scholarships
Not Reported
Total Need-Based Aid Awarded
Average Aid
| Student Group | Average Aid Package | Average Need-Based Scholarship/Grant |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Time First-Time First-Year Students | $12,517 | $9,425 |
| All Full-Time Undergraduates | $13,489 | $9,949 |
The aid package includes all need-based aid (grants, loans, and work-study), while the scholarship/grant figure is gift aid that does not need to be repaid.
Financial aid dollar amounts are final 2024–25 figures. Average need met for all full-time undergraduates is 56%. Institutional non-need-based scholarships average $5,755 for first-year students.
Academics
Student / Faculty Ratio
19:1
Student/Faculty Ratio
Based on 11,881 students and 633 faculty.
Total bachelor's degrees awarded: 1,793
Graduation & Retention
89%
First-Year Retention
Fall 2024 Cohort
38.25%
4-Year Graduation
Fall 2019 Cohort
54%
6-Year Graduation
Fall 2019 Cohort
Data Source & Transparency
Data sourced from the University of South Alabama Common Data Set 2025–26 (financial aid data year 2024–25).
Data Year: 2025–26 · Last Updated: August 5, 2026
Figures not drawn from the Common Data Set are attributed separately where applicable. Visit University of South Alabama