More selective than 57% of Alabama colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
6% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 83% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of South Alabama over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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University of South Alabama SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of South Alabama is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 500 | 610 |
| SAT math | 470 | 580 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 970 | 1190 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of South Alabama admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 71% | 500–610 | 470–580 | 20–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 65% | 520–610 | 495–590 | 19–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of South Alabama compared with other Alabama colleges?
University of South Alabama has the 10th-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Alabama colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Alabama A & M University | 58% | 24% | $17,621 |
| 7 | Stillman College | 62% | 25% | $15,258 |
| 8 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | 69% | 64% | $18,796 |
| 9 | Huntingdon College | 69% | 48% | $22,566 |
| 10 | University of South Alabama | 71% | 53% | $17,648 |
| 11 | Faulkner University | 73% | 37% | $22,085 |
| 12 | Spring Hill College | 77% | 52% | $20,449 |
| 13 | The University of Alabama | 77% | 73% | $22,420 |
| 14 | Jacksonville State University | 78% | 55% | $14,279 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Alabama colleges →
Who enrolls at University of South Alabama
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of South Alabama admissions questions
What is the University of South Alabama acceptance rate?
University of South Alabama accepts 71% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 8,247 of 12,593 applicants were admitted.
Does University of South Alabama require the SAT or ACT?
University of South Alabama considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 6% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 83% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of South Alabama?
The middle 50% of University of South Alabama enrolled first-year students scored 970–1190 on the SAT and 20–26 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of South Alabama?
23% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,920 of 8,247).
Is University of South Alabama getting harder to get into?
University of South Alabama accepted 71% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 65% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of South Alabama overview