Campus & Student Life at University of South Alabama

Home to about 9,050 undergraduates in 2020, USA is a large, public university located in Mobile, Alabama. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, USA offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by USA can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our USA Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

USA Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at USA. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit USA Disability Services.

USA for the Military

While not a "service academy", USA does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit USA Veteran Services . For more information, check out our USA for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of South Alabama

USA offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of South Alabama

USA has a comparatively large, student body. There were 9,050 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 7,611 (84.1%). Part-time attendance was 1,439 (15.9%).

University of South Alabama is Ranked #766 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, USA is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank USA #766 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at USA by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the USA Diversity Guide.

University of South Alabama Competes in the NCAA

USA has a total of 423 student athletes, 272 men and 151 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of South Alabama Athletics