Acceptance Rate
65%
Enrollment
8,540
Graduation Rate
53%
Student-Faculty Ratio
17:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,379
Retention Rate
76%
Admissions
SAT Range (25th–75th)1015–1200
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)19–26
136
Test Policy: Test Flexible
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,676
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,652
Avg Net Price
$15,142
Room & Board
$8,830
Total COA
$22,070
Median Debt
$24,929
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$10,148
$30,001–48,000
$11,633
$48,001–75,000
$15,456
$75,001–110,000
$21,143
$110,001+
$21,878
Pell Grant Rate: 37%
Federal Loan Rate: 49%
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Sticker Price$27,482
Estimated Net Price$15,142 (avg)
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University of South Alabama's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
53%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,379
Retention Rate
76%
Median Debt
$24,929
Top Programs
Health Professions
31.9%
Biology
13.0%
Business & Marketing
9.9%
Engineering
8.5%
Computer Science
5.5%
Psychology
5.0%
Education
4.9%
Interdisciplinary Studies
4.9%
Visual & Performing Arts
2.9%
Communication
2.6%
Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 308 | $61,022 |
| Biology, General | 162 | $38,811 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 111 | $41,326 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 106 | $41,899 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 103 | $43,745 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 103 | $40,947 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 89 | $57,116 |
| Psychology, General | 76 | $34,807 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 68 | $38,521 |
| Civil Engineering | 68 | $74,622 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 67 | $83,325 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 61 | $48,118 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 59 | $40,801 |
| Marketing | 59 | $41,879 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 58 | $48,070 |
Demographics
Men 38%Women 62%
White
60.9%
Black
22.0%
Hispanic
5.2%
Asian
4.0%
Two or More
4.5%
International
1.1%
Application Info
Deadlines
RollingRolling
App Fee (Domestic)$35
App Fee (International)$35
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.
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