University Of South Alabama

The University of South Alabama, or USA, is a public, doctoral-level university in Mobile, Alabama, United States. It was created by the Alabama Legislature in 1963. The university enrolls more than 14,000 students. USA has remained one of Alabama's fastest growing universities for the past several years. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees through the following schools and colleges:

• College of Allied Health Professions
• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Education
• College of Engineering
• College of Medicine
• College of Nursing
• Mitchell College of Business
• School of Computer and Information Sciences
• School of Continuing Education and Special

USA has an active Greek life. There are several fraternities and sororities including Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Kappa Alpha, and Pi Kappa Alpha. These organizations are governed by Panhellenic Council (PHC), Interfraternity Council (IFC), and National Panhellenic Council (NPC).

University Of South Alabama Highlights

Where University Of South Alabama stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine, computer science and engineering, and education and teaching.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• High female/male ratio.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• On-campus hospital
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at University Of South Alabama was 13,779 in 2007 (11,618 full-time equivalent).

About 45% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 55% of the class.

Undergrads are 76% of enrolled students, graduate students are 22%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 2%.

About 5% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 95% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 95% are full-time and 5% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: University Of South Alabama participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

University Of South Alabama provides on-campus housing for 2,890 of its 11,618 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 16 meals weekly.

University Of South Alabama Athletics

University Of South Alabama is in the Sun Belt Conference for major sports.

University Of South Alabama offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 80 male students received the aid (men were 47% of those receiving aid) and 90 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 53% of students receiving such aid) .

University Of South Alabama Admissions (2007)