Quick Summary
University of South Alabama is a public research university founded in 1963, located in Mobile, United States. The institution enrolls approximately 13500 students, with 4% being international. Known for strengths in Nursing, Medicine, Marine Science, it maintains an acceptance rate of 65%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Combines a comprehensive health system with a high-research university environment at an affordable cost in a coastal city.
Subject Strengths
NursingMedicineMarine ScienceAllied HealthEngineering
Founded1963
TypePublic Research University
Total Students13500
Intl Students4%
Faculty Ratio17
CampusSuburban
Campus Size1,222 acres
Affiliated HospitalsUSA Health University Hospital, USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital, USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute
AccreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
Not Available
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201–1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral, Educational Specialist, Professional
Programs
Nursing, Clinical & Counseling Psychology, Marine Sciences, Basic Medical Sciences, Computing, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Civil Engineering, Instructional Design and Development
PhD Programs
USA Online offers various degrees in Nursing, Business, Education, and Health Professions
Online Programs
Mitchell Cancer Institute, Coastal Weather Research Center, Center for Lung Biology, Center for Real Estate and Economic Development
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate65%
IELTS6
TOEFL71
Min GPA2.5
GRERequired for specific graduate programs
GMATRequired for specific MBA tracks
SATOptional (Test-preferred for some scholarships)
ACTOptional (Test-preferred for some scholarships)
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · December 1
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Early application is recommended for merit-based scholarship consideration; nursing and health programs have higher competitive entry requirements.
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Cost Ledger
Annual estimate
UG Tuition
$20,460/yr
per year · USD
Living Cost
$14,500/yr
per year · USD
PG Tuition
$18,500/yr
per year · USD
Application Fee
$35
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$35,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · USD
Scholarships AvailableFreshman Merit Scholarships, Transfer Scholarships, USA Global Jaguar Scholarship, Departmental Scholarships
Avg Scholarship$5,000
Financial AidFederal grants, loans, and institutional aid available for eligible students
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral, Educational Specialist, Professional programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Business Administration | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Biology | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Mechanical Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Psychology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$52,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong regional placement with USA Health, Airbus, Austal USA, and Mobile area businesses
Industry Connections
AerospaceShipbuildingHealthcareMarine Biology research networks
Notable Alumni
Howell Raines, Luis Gonzalez, Glenn Borgmann, Bradley Byrne
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Hancock Whitney Stadium, Mitchell Center (Basketball), Stanky Field (Baseball), Jaguar Training Center
Student Clubs
200
Library Resources
Marx Library, Baugh Biomedical Library, Mitchell College of Business Library
Exchange Programs
Global USA Study Abroad programs and bilateral exchanges
Summer Programs
Available