What University of South Alabama costs
University of South Alabama charges $10,116 a year in published tuition and fees for Alabama residents, about $5,058 a semester, and $19,092 a year for students from other states, about $9,546 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $25,476 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $16,717 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into University of South Alabama
For fall 2024, University of South Alabama received 12,982 applications and admitted 9,212 students, and 1,939 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 970 and 1190.
What University of South Alabama students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at University of South Alabama (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 354 |
| Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies | 110 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 97 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 96 |
| Psychology | 89 |
| Health / Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 83 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 75 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 55 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near University of South Alabama
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida: about 58 miles away
Colleges like University of South Alabama
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee: 10,004 undergraduates
- The University of Tennessee–Chattanooga, Chattanooga, Tennessee: 10,074 undergraduates
- University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi: 10,075 undergraduates
- Coastal Carolina University, Conway, South Carolina: 10,377 undergraduates
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tallahassee, Florida: 7,582 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is University of South Alabama's acceptance rate? 71.0% for fall 2024: 9,212 of 12,982 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at University of South Alabama? $10,116 a year for in-state students and $19,092 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to University of South Alabama? About 8,900 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do University of South Alabama students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 970–1190.
What is the campus setting at University of South Alabama? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of South Alabama (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: University of South Alabama
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
