University of South Alabama

Mobile, AL · public

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Admissions

Admit rate65.5%
Applicants
Middle-50% SAT1015–1200
Middle-50% ACT19–26
Avg GPA
Test policy
Avg net price / yr$15,142
Grad rate53%
Median earnings (10 yr)$49,379
Sourcescorecard_bulk · 2025

Application requirements

Regular / RollingRolling
Application fee$35 (US) · $35 (intl)
Personal essayNot required
Test policyflexible

Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.

Supplemental essays

~150 words each.

  1. List any other activities or information you would like The University of Alabama to consider.
  2. Explain any extraordinary circumstances or special needs.
  3. Include any elected or appointed leadership position you held in the last three years. List the name of the organization or group for which you held the leadership role and include your elected or appointed title/position. Include the duration of your position/title and a list of your accomplishments and responsibilities in the position.
  4. List your significant academic achievements/honors/awards over the last three years. Indicate the appropriate year beside each honor.
  5. For each event or organization you volunteered with in the last three years, list the name of the event/organization, the duration and total hours you volunteered, and what your responsibilities or accomplishments were.
  6. For each extracurricular activity you participated in over the last three years, list the name of the organization/team/group, the duration of your participation and your responsibilities or accomplishments as a member.
  7. For each paid position you’ve held in the last three years, list the name of the employer, the title of your position, the duration and total hours you worked and a list of your responsibilities or accomplishments.

Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).