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University of South Alabama (USA)
- 307 N University Blvd
- Mobile, AL 36688
- OPEID College Code: 00105700
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- General Phone: (251) 460-6101
- President: V Gordon Moulton
- Website: www.southalabama.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 13,779
- College Alias: USA
- College Mascot: Jaguars
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- The university mission actively embraces the functions of teaching, research, public service, and health care, through which it pursues the preservation, discovery, communication, and application of knowledge.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - USA Library Profile
- Hospital Services Available
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Doctoral, Professional Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.southalabama.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $60.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Recommended
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,285 | 1,804 | 3,089 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,129 (88%) | 1,598 (89%) | 2,727 (88%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 685 (61%) | 844 (53%) | 1,529 (56%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,193 | 83% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 23 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: USA Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 77%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 45% | 30% | 2% | 39% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,218 | $1,992 | $531 | $2,467 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.0% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Number in Default | 110 | 59 | 97 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,563 | 3,763 | 2,709 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,822 | $4,502 | $4,502 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $8,842 | $8,312 | $8,312 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,866 | $6,246 | $5,877 |
| Other Expenses | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,148 | $7,612 | $6,992 |
| Other Expenses | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,838 | $13,898 | $13,329 |
| Out of State | $18,858 | $17,708 | $17,139 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,120 | $15,264 | $14,444 |
| Out of State | $20,140 | $19,074 | $18,254 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,972 | $7,652 | $7,452 |
| Out of State | $11,992 | $11,462 | $11,262 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Medical School | $16,082 | $29,562 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 13,779 Undergraduate: 10,690 Graduate: 2,810 Professional: 279
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 5,230 Female: 8,549
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,290 Female: 6,400
- Graduate Gender Male: 793 Female: 2,017
- Professional Gender Male: 147 Female: 132
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 10,203 Part-Time: 3,576
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 7,790 Part-Time: 2,900
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,134 Part-Time: 676
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 279 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 953 | 7% |
| American Indian | 114 | 0.8% |
| Black | 2,414 | 18% |
| Asian | 416 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 243 | 2% |
| White | 9,195 | 67% |
| Unknown | 444 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 230 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,481 | 18% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,706 | 20% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,318 | 24% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,136 | 16% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,066 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 691 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 767 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 379 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 5 | 0.04% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 3,018 | 2,594 | 424 |
| Faculty Status | 801 | 776 | 25 |
| Tenured Faculty | 338 | 326 | 12 |
| Graduate Assistants | 190 | - | 190 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,043 | 740 | 303 |
| Primarily Instruction | 303 | - | 303 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 206 | 204 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 562 | 502 | 60 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,207 | 1,148 | 59 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 677 | 629 | 48 |
| Skilled Crafts | 119 | 118 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 173 | 169 | 4 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,458 (325) | $67,871 (213) | $55,066 (112) |
| Professor | $90,011 (66) | $89,699 (58) | $92,269 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $68,192 (78) | $70,399 (56) | $62,575 (22) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,719 (115) | $55,560 (76) | $53,080 (39) |
| Instructor | $46,230 (64) | $47,330 (22) | $45,655 (42) |
| Lecturer | $56,441 (2) | $47,881 (1) | $65,000 (1) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $76,470 (202) | $83,722 (80) | $71,714 (122) |
| Professor | $97,626 (52) | $100,922 (35) | $90,840 (17) |
| Associate Professor | $82,033 (36) | $83,283 (17) | $80,914 (19) |
| Assistant Professor | $72,642 (57) | $69,217 (15) | $73,866 (42) |
| Instructor | $57,960 (55) | $54,724 (13) | $58,961 (42) |
| Lecturer | $44,386 (2) | - (-) | $44,386 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,117 (527) | $68,043 (293) | $56,948 (234) |
| Professor | $85,545 (118) | $87,018 (93) | $80,067 (25) |
| Associate Professor | $67,853 (114) | $69,873 (73) | $64,256 (41) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,282 (172) | $55,737 (91) | $56,894 (81) |
| Instructor | $46,781 (119) | $46,381 (35) | $46,948 (84) |
| Lecturer | $46,379 (4) | $47,881 (1) | $45,878 (3) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,301,050 | $831,282 | $1,469,768 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 36% | 64% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 274 | 127 | 147 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 274 | 127 | 147 |
| Baseball | 38 | 38 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 17 | 13 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 114 | 57 | 57 |
| Golf | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Soccer | 27 | - | 27 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Tennis | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $126,820 | $61,390 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $37,338 | $24,518 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 37 | 16 | 21 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 70%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 56%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 37% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 31% |
| Female | 41% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 45% |
| American Indian | 22% |
| Black | 33% |
| Asian | 44% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| White | 36% |
| Unknown | 71% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 14% |
| 5 Years | 29% |
| 6 Years | 36% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 2 |
| Drug Related | 10 | 13 |
| Liquor Related | 4 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 5 | 10 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 2 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 3 |
| Burglary | 36 | 24 |
| Vehicle Theft | 7 | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 2 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 2 |
| Burglary | 13 | 18 |
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