Avg Earnings (5yr)
$41,307
Acceptance Rate
66%
Graduation Rate
50%
Annual Tuition
$9,676
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of University of South Alabama earn a median of $49,379 ten years after entry — 9% below the national median. Acceptance rate 65.5%, average SAT score 1147, in-state tuition $9,676.
At a Glance
Total Students
8,540
Retention Rate
76%
Faculty Ratio
18
Financial Aid
49%
Median Debt
$24,929
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,147
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
500–610
SAT Math (middle 50%)
470–580
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
20–26
Institution Overview
The University of South Alabama is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 65.5% and a student body of 8,540. The university's in-state tuition is $9,676. The median debt for graduates is $24,929, and 48.7% of students receive financial aid.
Graduation rates at the University of South Alabama are 50.1%, with a retention rate of 76.3%. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $46,120, with median earnings of $41,307 five years after graduation, and $49,379 ten years after graduation.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$46k
1 YEAR
$41k
5 YEARS
$49k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, University of South Alabama alumni earn a median of $46,120. Five years after graduation, median earnings decrease to $41,307. However, ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $49,379. The median debt for graduates is $24,929.
The University of South Alabama has an acceptance rate of 65.5% and a graduation rate of 50.1%. The retention rate is 76.3%. The in-state tuition is $9,676, and 48.7% of students receive financial aid. The total student population is 8,540.
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