Applying to U of South Alabama

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
65.49%	1,100

University of South Alabama's acceptance rate is 65.49% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 12,593 students applied and 8,247 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into U of South Alabama.

U of South Alabama's acceptance rate places 6th out of 26 Alabama colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,100 and the ACT score is 22 at U of South Alabama. U of South Alabama's SAT score ranks 9th out of 16 Alabama colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to U of South Alabama, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

U of South Alabama Admission Trends U of South Alabama SAT Trends AL Acceptance Rate Get Info

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of University of South Alabama is 65.49% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 23.28%. 4,631 men and 7,930 women applied to U of South Alabama and 3,004 men and 5,229 women students were accepted.

Among them, 700 men and 1,220 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at U of South Alabama.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at U of South Alabama
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	12,593	4,631	7,930	0	0
Admitted	8,247	3,004	5,229	0	0
Enrolled	1,920	700	1,220	0	0
Acceptance Rate	65.49%	64.87%	65.94%	-	-
Yield	23.28%	23.30%	23.33%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

University of South Alabama 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 123 students (6% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 1,589 students (83%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at U of South Alabama.

The median SAT score is 1,100 with 560 SAT EBRW and 540 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 610 and the 25^th percentile is 520. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 590 and 25^th percentile is 495 .

The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75^th percentile score of 26 and 25^th percentile score of 19 at U of South Alabama. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 22.

The SAT and ACT scores at University of South Alabama are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,121, ACT: 23 - public research university with high research activity).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at U of South Alabama
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1015	1100	1200
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	520	560	610
SAT Math	495	540	590
ACT Composite	19	22	26
ACT Math	17	20	25
ACT English	20	22	26

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

University of South Alabama 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 1,920 first-year students enrolled in U of South Alabama. The proportion of full-time students is 98.85% and part-time students is 1.15%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 36.46% and women students is 63.54%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at U of South Alabama.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at U of South Alabama
	Total	Men	Women
Total	1,920	700	1,220
Full-time	1,898	695	1,203
Part-time	22	5	17

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at U of South Alabama. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of South Alabama.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

U of South Alabama Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $35 for undergraduate schools and $60 for graduate schools of University of South Alabama. The next table provides general admission information for applying to U of South Alabama.

Admission Information for Applying to U of South Alabama
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$35
Graduate Application Fees	$60
Admission Information	www.southalabama.edu/departments/admissions/
Online Application	www.southalabama.edu/departments/admissions/applytousa.html
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

Get Admission Information

Applying to U of South Alabama

Admission Statistics

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

Application Requirements

General Admissions Information

Compare U of South Alabama in a Variety of Ways