University of South Alabama

About

The University of South Alabama (USA) is a public research university in Mobile, Alabama, United States. It was created by the Alabama Legislature in May 1963, and replaced the existing extension programs operated by the University of Alabama. The first classes were held in June 1964 with an enrollment of 276 students; the first commencement was held in June 1967.

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Key facts

Global rank

#1980

Location

Mobile, United States

Founded

1963

Students

12,263

Type

Public

Admission rate

65%

SAT middle range

1003 to 1200

ACT middle range

20 to 26

English test

Required

How to apply

Common App

Outcomes and costs

Official figures from US College Scorecard, US Department of Education. Salaries are for all graduates, not only international students.

Median salary 10 years after starting

$49,379 a year

Median salary 6 years after starting

$41,307 a year

Graduation rate (within 6 years)

53%

Students returning for a second year

76%

Tuition (out-of-state, per year)

$19,092

Average cost of attendance (per year)

$25,476

Undergraduate students

8,879

Students per faculty member

19 to 1

Median debt at graduation

$24,929

Programmes

Showing 1 of 1 programmes.

Scholarships you could use here

• Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships · USIEF (United States-India Educational Foundation)

  Indian citizens with a bachelor's (minimum 55%) or master's degree and at least three years of relevant full-time work experience, without a US degree. Government of India employees are not eligible.

  The last published cycle (2026-2027) closed on 14 May 2025. A 2027-2028 master's cycle is not currently listed.

  Official page

• Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships · USIEF

  Indian scholars registered for a PhD at an Indian institution, for 6 to 9 months of research in the US.

  The 2027-2028 cycle closed on 1 July 2026.

  Official page