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Students attend University Of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama, a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. University Of South Alabama degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.
University Of South Alabama is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 468 and 570.
University Of South Alabama has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 13,122 students at the school (as of 2005).
A lot of students at University Of South Alabama attend part-time. The school offers students meal plans. University Of South Alabama values student athletics, and belongs to the Sun Belt Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of South Alabama
307 N University Blvd
Mobile, AL 36688-0002
General Phone: (334) 460-6101
Admissions Phone: (334) 460-6141
Financial Aid Phone: (334) 460-6231
http://www.southalabama.edu
University Of South Alabama awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 487 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, special ed, school counseling, educational administration, physical education teaching, education courses, early childhood education, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 371 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Business And Management | 267 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance, business, electronic commerce, managerial economics |
| Liberal Arts | 202 | English, liberal arts and humanities, history, political science, sociology, international studies, anthropology, foreign language and literature, ... |
| Engineering | 160 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering |
| Science | 118 | biomedical sciences, biology, meteorology, biological and physical sciences, geology, chemistry, biological and biomedical sciences, physics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 110 | psychology, physical therapy, communication disorders, communication disorders services |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 104 | radiographyer, physician assistant, speech pathology, respiratory care tech, clinical lab tech, audiology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 97 | computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Medicine | 94 | medicine, medical preparatory, gerontology |
| Media | 76 | communication studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 37 | parks and recreation studies, occupational therapy |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 33 | criminal justice and administration |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics and statistics, mathematics |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Music | 9 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | philosophy |
| Family And Social Work | 2 | public administration |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of South Alabama in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,366 | 49 |
| Master's degree | 702 | 29 |
| First-professional degree | 59 | 1 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 31 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 12 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 11 | 5 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 11 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 7 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, University Of South Alabama had a total enrollment of 13,122 students (11,007 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 28% |
| Women | 45% |
| Full-Time | 87% |
| Part-Time | 13% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 84% |
| Mississippi | 7% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
University Of South Alabama offers campus housing for 1,966 of its 11,007 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Mobile, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 16 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,772 | 4,126 | 86% | 3,659 | 89% |
| Men | 1,763 | 1,523 | 86% | 1,009 | 66% |
| Women | 3,009 | 2,603 | 87% | 1,650 | 63% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 605 |
| SAT Math | 468 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 7% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 86% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (334) 460-6141
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,502 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,312 |
| Room and board | $ 5,877 |
| Room charge | $ 2,468 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,180 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,950 |
Financial Aid:
University Of South Alabama participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 105700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (334) 460-6231
University Of South Alabama has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 199 | 61 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 127 | 62 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 139 | 137 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 34 | $90,155 | 7 | $79,156 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 12 | $79,142 | 18 | $71,981 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 14 | $69,877 | 42 | $65,016 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 14 | $44,843 | 17 | $48,050 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 74 | $75,960 | 86 | $63,791 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 59 | $78,085 | 12 | $74,723 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 57 | $59,812 | 21 | $55,610 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 76 | $50,300 | 41 | $49,242 |
| Instructor | academic year | 21 | $41,747 | 34 | $37,669 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 215 | $59,534 | 108 | $49,668 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sun Belt Conference |
| Baseball | Sun Belt Conference |
| Track | Sun Belt Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 83 | 74 | 157 |
| Baseball | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| Track | 14 | 18 | 32 |
| Basketball | 14 | 11 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 14 | 45 | 59 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Geography
History, General
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Physician Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Medicine (MD)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Meteorology
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other
Communication Disorders, General
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of South Alabama Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 6% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships Has hospital on campus NCAA athletic conference member
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