University of South Alabama Alabama

Research-focused public university in Mobile with strong health professions programs and accessible admissions.

College statistics

Address:
307 N University Blvd
Mobile, AL
36688
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.southalabama.edu/
Setting:
City
Research Activity Tier:
Research 2: High Spending and Doctorate Production
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Health Professions and Related Programs

The University of South Alabama is a public research university in Mobile, Alabama, classified as a Research 2 institution with high research spending and doctorate production. The university emphasizes health professions and related programs alongside traditional liberal arts and sciences offerings. Located in an urban setting, South Alabama serves a student body of roughly 13,800.

In-state tuition is $8,976 per year, with out-of-state tuition at $17,952. The total cost of attendance, including room and board, runs $17,806 for in-state students and $26,782 for out-of-state students. Admissions are moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of 65.5 percent. Enrolled students typically score at the 75th percentile of 610 on the SAT Reading section, 590 on SAT Math, and 26 on the ACT Composite.

The university reports a strong endowment of approximately $685 million, which supports its research mission and student resources. South Alabama works best for students seeking a research-active university with particular interest in health professions, nursing, engineering, and applied fields. For more information, visit www.southalabama.edu/.