University of South Alabama SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
At South Alabama, a 71% acceptance rate means you can think strategically rather than defensively. Since scores are required and most students submit the ACT, aim for a 26 or higher to sit at the top of the middle range, while keeping your GPA close to the 3.73 entering average.
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University of South Alabama facts and stats
University of South Alabama enrolls about 9,241 undergraduates and is located in Mobile, Alabama. South Alabama has a 76% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 52% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1. South Alabama is test-required for applicants.
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How do your scores compare at South Alabama?
Key University of South Alabama application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
July 15
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
May 31
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Since South Alabama is test-required, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then reserve the summer before senior year and senior-year fall for retakes. With the Regular Decision deadline on July 15, a December retake should still give your scores time to arrive.
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What you'll actually pay
South Alabama is a public Sun Belt Conference school with in-state tuition of $11,220 and out-of-state tuition of $22,440. About 70% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is May 31.
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South Alabama’s out-of-state tuition is $22,440, compared with $11,220 for in-state students, and room and board adds $11,366. About 70% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $14,848. Merit awards average $6,098, which can further reduce the amount students pay out of pocket.
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28% of undergrads live on campus
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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