C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W University of South Alabama Mobile, AL The University of South Alabama, founded in 1963, is a public, comprehensive institution. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Allied Health Professions, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering, Medicine, and Nursing, the School of Computer and Information Sciences, and the School of Continuing Education and Special Programs. Its 1,215-acre campus is located in Mobile. Web Site www.southalabama.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 11,307 Women 6,411 (56.7%) Men 4,896 (43.3%) Graduate Students 3,758 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 86% of 4,814 applicants were admitted No No July 15 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.4 SAT Math 435-565 range of middle 50% SAT Critical Reading 440-550 range of middle 50% SAT Writing 420-520 range of middle 50% ACT Composite 20-26 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $16,910 Out-of-state: $25,520 Tuition and Fees In-state: $8,610 Out-of-state: $17,220 Room and Board $7,100 Average Percent of Need Met 60% Average Freshman Award $9,308 Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 541 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 24% of classes 10-19 students: 23% of classes 20-29 students: 25% of classes 30-39 students: 12% of classes 40-49 students: 8% of classes 50-99 students: 7% of classes Over 100 students: 1% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Mobile Population 194,822 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are not guaranteed housing 57% of freshmen, 27% of all students NCAA Division I Jaguar 10% of women participate 10% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 68.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 14.1% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 63% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.9% American Indian/Alaskan Native 3.5% Asian 23.6% Black/African-American 2.5% Hispanic/Latino 2.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 65.6% White 1.4% Unknown 2.8% from 79 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 Science 3 Foreign Language Social Studies 3 History Academic Electives 3 Examinations Exam SAT or ACT SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Required for some Scores Due in Admissions Office Accepted with or without writing component APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 307 University Boulevard City, State, Zip Mobile, AL 36688-0002 Phone (251) 460-6141 Fax (251) 460-7025 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admiss@usouthal.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline July 15 Application Fee $35 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Not available Rolling, notification begins August 18 No set date No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required 1 required for some freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 86% of 4,814 applicants were admitted 88% of 2,682 applicants were admitted 84% of 2,132 applicants were admitted 2,973 (72%) of 4,142 admitted students enrolled 1,643 (70%) of 2,361 admitted students enrolled 1,330 (75%) of 1,781 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math 435-565 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 4% Score of 600-700 13% Score of 500-600 32% Score of 400-500 41% Score of 300-400 10% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading 440-550 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 4% Score of 600-700 7% Score of 500-600 37% Score of 400-500 43% Score of 300-400 9% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing 420-520 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 1% Score of 600-700 10% Score of 500-600 26% Score of 400-500 45% Score of 300-400 17% Score of 200-300 1% Average GPA 3.4 3.75 and Above 31% 3.50-3.74 16% 3.25-3.49 17% 3.00-3.24 15% 2.50-2.99 18% 2.00-2.49 3% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite 20-26 range of middle 50% Score of 30-36 7% Score of 24-29 36% Score of 18-23 51% Score of 12-17 6% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $16,910 Out-of-state: $25,520 Tuition and Fees In-state: $8,610 Out-of-state: $17,220 Room and Board $7,100 Books and Supplies $1,200 Other Expenses Payment Plans Credit card, external finance company APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office Application Process E-mail Application Deadline Web Site Financial Aid Web Site Award Notification Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL Method for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal Methodology Forms Required Cost to File FAFSA Code is 001057 Free Institution's own form PROFILE OF 2012-13 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 60% Average Award $9,308 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 1,658 (87.9%) of freshmen 1,259 (75.9%) of applicants 1,259 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 185 (14.7%) of aid recipients Received by 1,121 (89.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,877 Received by 1,159 (92.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,459 Received by 1,121 (89.0%) of aid recipients 357 (18.9%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,889 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 56% Average Award $9,343 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 6,361 (73.4%) of undergraduates 5,293 (61.1%) of applicants 5,293 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 559 (10.6%) of aid recipients Received by 4,290 (81.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,447 Received by 4,993 (94.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,366 Received by 4,290 (81.1%) of aid recipients 889 (10.3%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,813
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2012-13 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2013 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Average Indebtedness of 2013 Graduates Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans College/university loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Job skill scholarships, Leadership scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Business, Computer Science, Humanities, International Studies, Military Science Business, Computer Science, Military Science, International Studies, Humanities Art/Fine Arts, Journalism/Publications, Music, Theater/Drama Art/Fine Arts, Theater/Drama, Music, Journalism/Publications Hobbies/Interests, Junior Miss, Leadership Hobbies/Interests, Leadership, Junior Miss Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities Children of Faculty/Staff, Members of Minorities, Local/State Students, Children and Siblings of Alumni
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Anthropology Art/Art Studies, General Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Biology/Biological Sciences, General Biomedical Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Business/Commerce, General Chemical Engineering Chemistry, General Civil Engineering, General Communication Sciences and Disorders, General Computer Engineering, General Computer Science Computer and Information Sciences, General Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Economics, General Electrical and Electronics Engineering Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General Finance, General Foreign Languages and Literatures, General Geography Geology/Earth Science, General Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other History, General Information Science/Studies Information Technology Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics, General Mechanical Engineering Music, General Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies Philosophy Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Secondary Education and Teaching Social Work Sociology Special Education and Teaching, General Speech Communication and Rhetoric
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Health professions and related sciences, Education, Business/marketing None Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships Offered No online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Not accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 541 Part-Time Faculty 335 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 77% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 24% of classes 10-19 students: 23% of classes 20-29 students: 25% of classes 30-39 students: 12% of classes 40-49 students: 8% of classes 50-99 students: 7% of classes Over 100 students: 1% of classes 2-9 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 21% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 73% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 5% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 1,781,608 Computing Computer Ownership Students required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 500 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Health Sciences, Master of Science, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, Master of Accounting, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Master of Arts, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Education Master's Programs of Study Accounting Adult Nursing Allied Health--General Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Business Administration and Management--General Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Communication Disorders Communication--General Community Health Nursing Computer Science Early Childhood Education Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Elementary Education Engineering and Applied Sciences--General English Environmental and Occupational Health Exercise and Sports Science Health Education History Information Science Leisure Studies Management Information Systems Marine Sciences Maternal and Child/Neonatal Nursing Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Nursing--General Occupational Therapy Physical Education Physician Assistant Studies Public Administration Reading Education Recreation and Park Management Science Education Secondary Education Special Education Toxicology
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Audiology, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Pharmacy Doctoral Programs of Study Adult Nursing Allied Health--General Allopathic Medicine Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Clinical Psychology Communication Disorders Community Health Nursing Counseling Psychology Education--General Marine Sciences Maternal and Child/Neonatal Nursing Nursing--General Physical Therapy
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Mobile Population 194,822 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Small city Campus Map Nearest Airport Map 150 mile(s) from campus in New Orleans Campus Size 1,225 acres Nearest Bus Station Mobile Weather Nearest Train Station 12 mile(s) from campus in Mobile Temperature 40 average low in January, 90 average high in September Rain 122 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 73% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, single student apartments, disabled student housing, fraternity/sorority housing 57% of freshmen, 27% of all students Freshmen are not guaranteed housing SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Available Not available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division I Jaguar Red, white, and blue Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Golf x x Soccer x x Tennis x x x x Track And Field x x x x Volleyball x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports fencing fencing, football Recreational Sports Intramural Sports badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, water polo STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, music theatre, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station 10% of women participate 10% of men participate Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 11,307 Women 6,411 (56.7%) Men 4,896 (43.3%) Full-Time Undergraduates 8,767 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 23 All Graduate Students 3,758 Yes 0.9% American Indian/Alaskan Native 3.5% Asian 23.6% Black/African-American 2.5% Hispanic/Latino 2.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 65.6% White 1.4% Unknown 2.8% from 79 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 68.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 14.1% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 26.9% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 33.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 63% Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued $44,236 per year COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2015