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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
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
  • Local Area: Midsized City
  • Student Enrollment: 14,522
  • College Alias: USA
  • College Mascot: Jaguars
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    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.
Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
  • 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
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
 
    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
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,8432,2074,050
Number Granted Admission (%)1,621 (88%)2,010 (91%)3,631 (90%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)869 (54%)972 (48%)1,841 (51%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam--
ACT ® Exam1,59387%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading--
SAT ® Math--
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1824
ACT ® English1825
ACT ® Math1724
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving45%34%11%46%
Avg Amount Receiving$6,158$4,340$929$4,258
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)4.6%5.0%3.0%
Number in Default135145110
Number in Repayment2,9032,8823,563
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$5,962$5,512$4,822
In-State Tuition and Fees$5,962$5,512$4,822
Out of State Tuition and Fees$11,302$9,922$8,842
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$1,200
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$5,344$7,438$6,866
Other Expenses$1,950$1,950$1,950
Off Campus
Room and Board$7,760$8,750$8,148
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-District$14,256$15,900$14,838
In-State$14,256$15,900$14,838
Out of State$19,596$20,310$18,858
Off Campus
In-District$16,672$17,212$16,120
In-State$16,672$17,212$16,120
Out of State$22,012$21,622$20,140
Off Campus with Family
In-District$8,912$8,462$7,972
In-State$8,912$8,462$7,972
Out of State$14,252$12,872$11,992
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateBachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology-553-
Biomedical Sciences-32--
Environmental Toxicology--1-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting-506-
Business Administration-7630-
Business Economics-5--
Commerce-14--
E-Commerce-1--
Finance-34--
Marketing-75--
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication-8713-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer-341-
Computer Science-11--
Information Science Studies-6--
Information Technology-13--
 
Education
Counseling and Guidance Services--28-
Early Childhood Education--2-
Education, Other7-11-
Educational Administration--4-
Elementary Education-12949-
Physical Education-4915-
Reading Teacher Education--8-
School Library Media Specialist--14-
Secondary Education-3620-
Special Education Teaching-1036-
 
Engineering
Chemical Engineering-109-
Civil Engineering-30--
Computer Engineering-5--
Electrical Engineering-23131-
Mechanical Engineering-3414-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature-3012-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Foreign Languages and Literatures-13--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Clinical Laboratory Science-9--
Communication Disorders-25--
Emergency Medical Technology657--
Health Preparatory Programs, Other-18--
Nursing40276220-
Occupational Therapy--15-
Physician Assistant--32-
Radiologic Technology2723--
Respiratory Care Therapy-8--
Speech and Language Pathology--20-
 
History
History-304-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences--7-
Gerontology10---
Global Studies-15--
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts, Other-71--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics--3-
Mathematics and Statistics, Other-7--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy-12--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry-9--
Geology and Earth Science-17--
Meteorology-18--
Physics-4--
 
Psychology
Psychology-637-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration--4-
Social Work-12--
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Parks and Recreation-26--
 
Security and Protective Services
Law Enforcement Administration-42--
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology-8--
Economics----
Geography1113--
Political Science-26--
Sociology-202-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama-5--
Music-10--
Art Studies-49--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 14,522
    • Undergraduate: 11,408 Graduate: 3,114
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 5,729 Female: 8,793
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 4,878 Female: 6,530
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 851 Female: 2,263
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 10,934 Part-Time: 3,588
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 8,527 Part-Time: 2,881
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,407 Part-Time: 707
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien7775%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown6204%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 182942%
Ages 18-192,85720%
Ages 20-212,88320%
Ages 22-243,21422%
Ages 25-292,33616%
Ages 30-341,0978%
Ages 35-396895%
Ages 40-498076%
Ages 50-653352%
Age Over 6580.06%
Age Unknown20.01%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees3,1142,660454
Faculty Status82578738
Tenured Faculty33632610
Graduate Assistants190-190
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,064724340
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1901873
Other Professionals63159437
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1,2291,15574
Clerical And Secretarial66662244
Skilled Crafts1151132
Service and/or Maintenance1901864
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$63,056 (331)$69,075 (199)$53,981 (132)
Professor$89,026 (72)$89,934 (61)$83,997 (11)
Associate Professor$65,767 (83)$68,503 (59)$59,042 (24)
Assistant Professor$55,435 (113)$55,502 (62)$55,354 (51)
Instructor$43,400 (62)$45,586 (16)$42,640 (46)
Lecturer$47,881 (1)$47,881 (1)- (-)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$80,428 (172)$88,147 (66)$75,622 (106)
Professor$102,477 (48)$103,225 (33)$100,832 (15)
Associate Professor$85,958 (28)$89,944 (10)$83,743 (18)
Assistant Professor$74,297 (45)$72,804 (11)$74,780 (34)
Instructor$62,051 (51)$59,250 (12)$62,912 (39)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$63,996 (503)$69,834 (265)$57,496 (238)
Professor$86,955 (120)$88,011 (94)$83,134 (26)
Associate Professor$66,918 (111)$69,241 (69)$63,103 (42)
Assistant Professor$56,960 (158)$56,115 (73)$57,686 (85)
Instructor$46,726 (113)$46,826 (28)$46,693 (85)
Lecturer$47,881 (1)$47,881 (1)- (-)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$3,837,761$2,283,966$1,553,795
Ratio (%)100%60%40%
 
Participants
All Athletes417264153
Unduplicated Athletes331219112
Baseball3535-
Basketball332013
Football122122-
Golf1697
Soccer26-26
Softball21-21
Tennis1376
Track and Field, Indoor532825
Track and Field, Outdoor613031
Track and Field, X-Country22139
Volleyball15-15
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$103,247$46,001
Assistant Coaches-$48,826$19,116
 
Coaches
All Coaches623527
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Football1111-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1010-
Golf321
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches11-
Soccer3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis321
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches11-
Track and Field, Indoor844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Track and Field, Outdoor844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Track and Field, X-Country844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 57%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students37%
 
By Gender
Male33%
Female40%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien45%
American Indian80%
Black21%
Asian40%
Hispanic53%
White39%
Unknown36%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less13%
5 Years28%
6 Years36%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related21
Drug Related45
Liquor Related-1
On Campus
Weapons Related22
Drug Related1610
Liquor Related-4
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape43
Robbery4-
Aggravated Assault25
Burglary2213
On Campus
Forcible Rape43
Robbery5-
Aggravated Assault37
Burglary2736
Vehicle Theft47
Arson1-
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