University of South Alabama Mobile, AL

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University of South Alabama

Mobile, AL

The University of South Alabama, founded in 1963, is a public, comprehensive institution. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Allied Health Professions, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering, Medicine, and Nursing, the School of Computer and Information Sciences, and the School of Continuing Education and Special Programs. Its 1,215-acre campus is located in Mobile.

Web Site www.southalabama.edu/

Institution Type Public

Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 11,307 Women 6,411 (56.7%) Men 4,896 (43.3%) Graduate Students 3,758

ADMISSION

Entrance Difficulty Moderately difficult

Overall Admission Rate 86% of 4,814 applicants were admitted

Early Action Offered No Early Decision Offered No Regular Admission

Deadline July 15

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA 3.4

SAT Math 435-565 range of middle 50% SAT Critical Reading 440-550 range of middle 50% SAT Writing 420-520 range of middle 50% ACT Composite 20-26 range of middle 50%

Selection of Students

Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered

Academic GPA X

Standardized Tests X

Essay X

Extracurricular Activities X

MONEY MATTERS

Cost of Attendance In-state: $16,910

Out-of-state: $25,520

Tuition and Fees In-state: $8,610

Room and Board $7,100

Average Percent of Need Met 60%

Average Freshman Award $9,308

Average Indebtedness of

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ACADEMICS

Academic Calendar System Semester

General Education/Core Curriculum Required

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 541

Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 24% of classes

10-19 students: 23% of classes 20-29 students: 25% of classes 30-39 students: 12% of classes 40-49 students: 8% of classes 50-99 students: 7% of classes Over 100 students: 1% of classes

CAMPUS LIFE

Mobile Population 194,822

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are not guaranteed housing

Students in College Housing 57% of freshmen, 27% of all students

Athletic Conferences NCAA Division I

Mascot Jaguar

Sororities 10% of women participate

Fraternities 10% of men participate

STUDENTS

Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.9% American Indian/Alaskan Native 3.5% Asian

23.6% Black/African-American 2.5% Hispanic/Latino

2.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 65.6% White

1.4% Unknown

International Students 2.8% from 79 countries

First-Year Students Returning 68.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years 14.1%

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 63% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Not reported

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FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program College preparatory program is recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject Required Units Recommended

Units English 4 Mathematics 3 Science 3 Foreign Language Social Studies 3 History Academic Electives 3

Examinations

Exam Scores Due inAdmissions Office SAT or ACT Required for

some Not reported

SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only

ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component

Use of SAT/ACT

Essay Not reported

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

Admissions Office

Address 307 University Boulevard

City, State, Zip Mobile, AL 36688-0002

Phone (251) 460-6141

Fax (251) 460-7025

E-mail admiss@usouthal.edu

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered No Early Decision Deadline Early Decision

Notification

Early Action Offered No Early Action Deadline

Early Action Notification

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admission

Deadline July 15

Application Fee $35

Application Fee Waiver Not available Regular Admission

Notification Rolling, notification begins August18 Accept Offer of

Admission No set date

Waiting List Used No

Defer Admission Student can defer admission Transfer Admission Transfer applications accepted

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Application Form

Common Application Not accepted Universal College

Application Not accepted

Electronic Application Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview Not required

Essay or Personal Statement Letters of

Recommendation 1 required for some freshmen Other

Financial Need Financial need is not a

consideration in the admissions process

SELECTION OF STUDENTS

Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered

Rigor of Secondary School Record X

Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X

Level of Applicant's Interest X

Extracurricular Activities X

Volunteer Work X

Particular Talent/Ability X

Character/Personal Qualities X

First Generation to Attend College X

State Residency X

Geographic Residence X

Relation with Alumnus X

Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X

Ethnicity X

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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION

Admission Rates

Overall Admission Rate 86% of 4,814 applicants were admitted

Women 88% of 2,682 applicants were admitted

Men 84% of 2,132 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled 2,973 (72%) of 4,142 admitted students enrolled

Women 1,643 (70%) of 2,361 admitted students enrolled

Men 1,330 (75%) of 1,781 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate

Students Offered Wait List

Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math 435-565 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800 4% Score of 600 - 700 13% Score of 500 - 600 32% Score of 400 - 500 41% Score of 300 - 400 10% Score of 200 - 300 0%

SAT Critical Reading 440-550 range of middle 50% Score of 700 - 800 4% Score of 600 - 700 7% Score of 500 - 600 37% Score of 400 - 500 43% Score of 300 - 400 9% Score of 200 - 300 0%

SAT Writing 420-520 range of middle 50% Score of 700 - 800 1% Score of 600 - 700 10% Score of 500 - 600 26% Score of 400 - 500 45% Score of 300 - 400 17% Score of 200 - 300 1%

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA 3.4 3.75 and Above 31% 3.50 - 3.74 16% 3.25 - 3.49 17% 3.00 - 3.24 15% 2.50 - 2.99 18% 2.00 - 2.49 3%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite 20-26 range of middle 50% Score of 30 - 36 7% Score of 24 - 29 36% Score of 18 - 23 51% Score of 12 - 17 6% Score of 6 - 11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

National Merit Scholar Not reported Valedictorian Not reported Class President Not reported Student Gov. Officer Not reported

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TUITION AND EXPENSES

Cost of Attendance In-state: $16,910 Out-of-state: $25,520 Tuition and Fees In-state: $8,610

Room and Board $7,100

Books and Supplies $1,200 Other Expenses Not reported

Payment Plans Credit card, external finance company

APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

Financial Aid Office

E-mail

Web Site Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Award Notification Not reported Method for Awarding

Institutional Aid Federal Methodology

Forms Required Cost to File

FAFSA

Code is 001057 Free

Institution's own form

PROFILE OF 2012-13 FINANCIAL AID

Freshmen

Financial Aid Applicants 1,658 (87.9%) of freshmen Found to Have Need 1,259 (75.9%) of applicants Received Financial Aid 1,259 (100.0%) of applicants with

financial need

Need Fully Met 185 (14.7%) of aid recipients Avg. Pct. of Need Met 60%

Average Award $9,308

Need-Based Gift Received by 1,121 (89.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,877

Need-Based

Self-Help Received by 1,159 (92.1%) of aidrecipients, average amount $3,459

Merit-Based Gift Received by 1,121 (89.0%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift 357 (18.9%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,889

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants 6,361 (73.4%) of undergraduates Found to Have Need 5,293 (61.1%) of applicants Received Financial Aid 5,293 (100.0%) of applicants with

financial need

Need Fully Met 559 (10.6%) of aid recipients Avg. Pct. of Need Met 56%

Average Award $9,343

Need-Based Gift Received by 4,290 (81.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,447

Need-Based

Self-Help Received by 4,993 (94.3%) of aidrecipients, average amount $4,366

Merit-Based Gift Received by 4,290 (81.1%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift 889 (10.3%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,813

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Borrowing

2013 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Not reported

Average Indebtedness of 2013 Graduates Not reported

Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans

Parents of Students Receiving Aid Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid Not reported

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS

Loans

Federal Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans

State Loans

Other Loans College/university loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Non-Need-Based

Available Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athleticscholarships, Minority scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Job skill scholarships, Leadership scholarships

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas

Business, Computer Science, Humanities, International Studies, Military Science Number of Awards Not reported

Top Areas (By

Money Awarded) Business, Computer Science, Military Science, International Studies, Humanities Creative Arts/

Performance Award Areas

Art/Fine Arts, Journalism/Publications, Music, Theater/Drama Number of Awards Not reported

Top Areas (By

Money Awarded) Art/Fine Arts, Theater/Drama, Music, Journalism/Publications Special Achievements/

Activities Award Areas Hobbies/Interests, Junior Miss, Leadership Number of Awards Not reported

Top Areas (By

Money Awarded) Hobbies/Interests, Leadership, Junior Miss Special Characteristics

Award Areas Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities Number of Awards Not reported

Top Areas (By

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Employment

Work-Study Programs Federal work study available, other work study available Average Earnings from

On-Campus Employment

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Academic Calendar System Semester

Summer Session Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

Undergraduate Majors

Accounting Anthropology

Art/Art Studies, General

Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

Biology/Biological Sciences, General Biomedical Sciences, General

Business Administration and Management, General Business/Commerce, General

Chemical Engineering Chemistry, General Civil Engineering, General

Communication Sciences and Disorders, General Computer Engineering, General

Computer Science

Computer and Information Sciences, General Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Economics, General

Electrical and Electronics Engineering Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General Finance, General

Foreign Languages and Literatures, General Geography

Geology/Earth Science, General

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other History, General

Information Science/Studies Information Technology

Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mathematics and Statistics

Mathematics, General Mechanical Engineering

Music, General

Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies Philosophy

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Physics, General

Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General

Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Secondary Education and Teaching Social Work

Sociology

Special Education and Teaching, General Speech Communication and Rhetoric

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Most Popular Disciplines Health professions and related sciences, Education, Business/marketing

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs None

Special Programs Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program,

Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships

Study Abroad Offered

Online Degrees No online degree programs

CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

General Education/Core Curriculum Required

Computer Required

Foreign Language Not required

Math/Science Required for all students

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

International Baccalaureate Not accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Accepted for placement and credit

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FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION

Full-Time Faculty 541

Part-Time Faculty 335

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 77%

Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 24% of classes

10-19 students: 23% of classes 20-29 students: 25% of classes 30-39 students: 12% of classes 40-49 students: 8% of classes 50-99 students: 7% of classes Over 100 students: 1% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 21% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 73% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 5% of discussion sections/labs

ACADEMIC RESOURCES

Libraries

Library Available on Campus Yes

Holdings 1,781,608

Computing

Computer Ownership Students required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus 500

Internet/E-mail Access Not reported

ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

Remedial Instruction Offered

Tutoring Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION

Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Health Sciences, Master of Science, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, Master of Accounting, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Master of Arts, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Education

Master's Programs of Study

Accounting Adult Nursing Allied Health--General

Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Business Administration and Management--General Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering Communication Disorders Communication--General Community Health Nursing Computer Science Early Childhood Education Education--General

Educational Leadership and Administration Elementary Education

Engineering and Applied Sciences--General English

Environmental and Occupational Health Exercise and Sports Science

Health Education History

Information Science Leisure Studies

Management Information Systems Marine Sciences

Maternal and Child/Neonatal Nursing

Mathematics

Mechanical Engineering Nursing--General Occupational Therapy Physical Education Physician Assistant Studies Public Administration Reading Education

Recreation and Park Management Science Education

Secondary Education Special Education Toxicology

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Doctoral Degrees Offered

Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Audiology, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Pharmacy

Doctoral Programs of Study

Adult Nursing Allied Health--General Allopathic Medicine

Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Clinical Psychology

Communication Disorders Community Health Nursing Counseling Psychology Education--General Marine Sciences

Maternal and Child/Neonatal Nursing Nursing--General

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LOCATION AND SETTING

Mobile Population 194,822 Nearest Metropolitan

Area

Environment Small city

Campus Size 1,225 acres

Weather

Temperature 40 average low in January, 90 average high in September

Rain 122 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map Map

Nearest Airport 150 mile(s) from campus in New Orleans

Nearest Bus Station Mobile

Nearest Train Station 12 mile(s) from campus in Mobile

HOUSING

College Housing College offers housing to students

Types of Housing Coed dorms, single student apartments, disabled student

housing, fraternity/sorority housing

Students in College Housing 57% of freshmen, 27% of all students

Housing Requirements

Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are not guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 73%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

SECURITY

24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices Available

24-Hour Security Patrols Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Not available

PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Health Service Offered

Personal Counseling Offered

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SPORTS AND RECREATION

Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences NCAA Division I

Mascot Jaguar

School Colors Red, white, and blue

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Sport

WOMEN MEN

Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given

Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Golf x x Soccer x x Tennis x x x x

Track And Field x x x x

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Club Sports

Women's Club Sports fencing

Men's Club Sports fencing, football

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, water polo

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Activities and

Organizations choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band,music ensembles, music theatre, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station

Sororities 10% of women participate Fraternities 10% of men participate

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