University of South Alabama
Mobile, Alabama
Public·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.75
Photo: Google Places photo by University of South Alabama. Google Maps.
The University of South Alabama (USA) is a public research university in Mobile, Alabama, United States. It was created by the Alabama Legislature in May 1963, and replaced the existing extension programs operated by the University of Alabama. The first classes were held in June 1964 with an enrollment of 276 students; the first commencement was held in June 1967. USA is divided into ten colleges and schools that…
- Rankings
#256 (CWUR US)▼
National rank
Ranked #256 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
Value rank
Ranked #991 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
World rank
Ranked #1485 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$9,676▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $25,809
Room & Board: $8,830
Books & Supplies: $2,020
Receive Aid: 97%
Avg Grant Aid: $8,500
Pell Grant Recipients: 42%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$18,652▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $34,785
Room & Board: $8,830
Books & Supplies: $2,020
Receive Aid: 97%
Avg Grant Aid: $8,500
Pell Grant Recipients: 42%
- Gas
- ⛽ $3.99 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 1015–1200▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1015–1200
SAT ERW: 520–610
SAT Math: 495–590
ACT Composite: 19–26
- Admit Rate
- 65%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.75
- Total Enrollment
- 13,768
- Undergrad
- 8,914
- Graduate
- 4,854
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 18:1
- Retention Rate
- 76%
- Graduation Rate
- 53%
- Official Portal
- Visit University Site ↗
307 N University Blvd, Mobile, Alabama, 36688-0002
Visit University Site