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Public4-Yearmedium campus
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
2.9Above Average
65%
Open Admissions
50%
Graduation
About University of South Alabama
University of South Alabama is a public four-year institution located in Mobile, Alabama. With an enrollment of approximately 8,540 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 65%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 50%. Graduates earn a median salary of $49,379 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $15,142 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
65%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
50%
Enrollment
8,540
Total students
Median Earnings
$49,379
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$9,676
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,652
Per year
Average Net Price
$15,142
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
19 – 26
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
495
Median
545
75th
590
200800
ACT Composite
25th
19
Median
23
75th
26
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$18,652/yr
In-State Tuition$9,676/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$15,142/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$60,568
10-Year Earnings
$493,790
ROI Multiple
8.2×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at University of South Alabama
Student Outcomes
50%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$49k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
8,540
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
