University of South Alabama

www.southalabama.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,256

4.56% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$14,984

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.36%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

70.8%

11,817 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

13,992

82.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

47.1%

980 Graduates

About

University of South Alabama is a higher education institution located in Mobile County, AL. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of South Alabama were Registered Nursing (780 degrees awarded), Elementary Education & Teaching (53 degrees), and Physician Assistant (40 degrees).

In 2021, 3,795 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of South Alabama. 71.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,524 degrees), 3.61 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (700 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of South Alabama is $8,256, which is $−20,736 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of South Alabama is $8,256, which is $−20,736 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,984.

In 2021, 74% of undergraduate students attending University of South Alabama received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,256

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of South Alabama was $8,256. The cost of tuition at University of South Alabama is $−20,736 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of South Alabama (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,984

2021 Value

1.09%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of South Alabama had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,984. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of South Alabama grew by 1.09%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of South Alabama (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,020

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of South Alabama was of $9,020 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.72% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 7.69% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of South Alabama (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at University of South Alabama received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.78% with respect to 2020, when 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of South Alabama (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.36%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of South Alabama was 2.36%, which represents 92 out of the 3891 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of South Alabama received 11,817 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 46.2% annual growth. Out of those 11,817 applicants, 8,364 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 70.8% acceptance rate.

There were 13,992 students enrolled at University of South Alabama in 2021. 7% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of South Alabama has an overall enrollment yield of 21.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

70.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

8,364

Accepted Out of 11,817

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of South Alabama was 70.8% (8,364 admissions from 11,817 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 73%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 46.2%, while admissions grew by 41.7%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of South Alabama (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

130

Scores Submitted (2021)

7% of enrolled first-time students at University of South Alabama in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of South Alabama had a total enrollment of 13,992 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of South Alabama is 11,548 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,444. This means that 82.5% of students enrolled at University of South Alabama are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of South Alabama, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62% White, 21.2% Black or African American, 4.29% Hispanic or Latino, 3.93% Asian, 3.79% Two or More Races, 0.607% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.186% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of South Alabama in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.8%), followed by White Male (23.4%) and Black or African American Female (14.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (15%) and White Male (14.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of South Alabama in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13,992 students. The full-time enrollment at University of South Alabama is 11,548 and the part-time enrollment is 2,444. This means that 82.5% of students enrolled at University of South Alabama are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of South Alabama (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of South Alabama was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of South Alabama had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of South Alabama (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
8,676 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,969 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
600 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of South Alabama is 62% White, 21.2% Black or African American, 4.29% Hispanic or Latino, 3.93% Asian, 3.79% Two or More Races, 0.607% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.186% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 340 students (2.43%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1,663 more women than men received degrees from University of South Alabama. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of South Alabama is white (2,524 degrees awarded). There were 3.61 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (700 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of South Alabama is Registered Nursing (780 degrees awarded), followed by Elementary Education & Teaching (53 degrees) and Physician Assistant (40 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of South Alabama, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (1,976 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (380 degrees), and Engineering (225 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of South Alabama are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,741,067 people), Registered nurses (1,474,479 people), Physicians (555,601 people), Other managers (527,226 people), and Secondary school teachers (476,399 people).

The most specialized majors at University of South Alabama in 2021 are Health (1,976 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (380 degrees), Engineering (225 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (119 degrees), and Biology (159 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of South Alabama are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at University of South Alabama are Health (1,976 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (380 degrees), Engineering (225 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (119 degrees), and Biology (159 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of South Alabama are Elementary & secondary schools (3,075,641 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,101,744 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (727,301 people), Computer Systems Design (545,167 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (457,618 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of South Alabama.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
345 degree-majors awarded
Other Health Preparatory Programs
116 degree-majors awarded
Physical Education Teaching & Coaching
104 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of South Alabama was Registered Nursing with 345 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of South Alabama according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,066

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

2,729

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,066 degrees were awarded to men at University of South Alabama, which is 0.391 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,729).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of South Alabama by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 153 degrees were awarded to men at University of South Alabama in Registered Nursing, which is 0.138 times less than the 1106 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 1106 degrees were awarded to men at University of South Alabama in Registered Nursing, which is 7.23 times more than the 153 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 25% of students graduating from University of South Alabama completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 49% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (79.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of South Alabama is Female and Asian (79.4% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.04% of graduates (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,524 degrees awarded
Black or African American
700 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
125 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of South Alabama is white (2,524 degrees awarded). There were 3.61 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (700 degrees).

2.35% of degree recipients (89 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
1,813 degrees awarded
White Male
711 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
550 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of South Alabama is white female (1,813 degrees awarded). There were 2.55 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (711 degrees).

Operations

University of South Alabama has an endowment valued at nearly $548M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 54.3M (9.9%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, University of South Alabama had a total salary expenditure of 1.03B. University of South Alabama employs 217 Assistant professors, 137 Associate professors and 109 Instructors. Most academics at University of South Alabama are Female Assistant professor (131), Male Assistant professor (86), and Female Instructor (77).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of South Alabama are: Office and Administrative Support, with 211 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 205 employees, and Management with 145 employees.

Endowment

$548M

2021 Endowment

16.6%

growth from 2020

University of South Alabama has an endowment valued at about $548M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of South Alabama grew 16.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $161M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of South Alabama (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$25.7M - Federal
$9.13M - State
$9.81M - Local

As of 2021, University of South Alabama received $25.7M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $9.13M from state grants and contracts, and $9.81M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$430M

2021 Salaries

8.87%

growth from 2020

In 2021, University of South Alabama paid a median of $430M in salaries, which represents 41.8% of their overall expenditure ($1.03B) and a 8.87% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$43.2M

Instructional Salaries

563

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of South Alabama paid a total of $43.2M to 563 employees working as instructors, which represents 10% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

217 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

211 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of South Alabama were Assistant professor with 217 employees, Associate professor with 137 employees, and Instructor with 109 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of South Alabama were Office and Administrative Support with 211 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 205 employees, and Management with 145 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of South Alabama was Female Assistant professor with 131 employees, Male Assistant professor with 86 employees, and Female Instructor with 77 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of South Alabama.