First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Priority deadline Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read. | Spring | December 1, 2026 |
| Priority deadline | Summer | May 1, 2027 |
| Priority deadline | Fall | July 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: southalabama.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | University of South Alabama course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MA 125 4 hrs | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MA 125 & MA 126 8 hrs | |
| Biology | 3 | BLY 121/ 121L & BLY 122/ 122L 8 hrs | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CH 131/131L 4 hrs | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PH 114/114L 5 hrs | |
| United States History | 4 | HY 136 3 hrs | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 120 3 hrs | |
| Statistics | 3 | ST 210 3 hrs |
Show all 34 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MA 125 4 hrs | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MA 125 & MA 126 8 hrs | |
| Biology | 3 | BLY 121/ 121L & BLY 122/ 122L 8 hrs | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CH 131/131L 4 hrs | |
| Chemistry | 5 | CH 131/131L & CH 132/132L 8 hrs | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PH 114/114L 5 hrs | |
| United States History | 4 | HY 136 3 hrs | |
| United States History | 5 | HY 135 & HY 136 6 hrs | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 120 3 hrs | |
| Statistics | 3 | ST 210 3 hrs | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CSC 120 4 hrs | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECO 216 3 hrs | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECO 215 3 hrs | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | HY 101 3 hrs | |
| World History: Modern | 5 | HY 101 & HY 102 6 hrs | |
| Physics 2 | 5 | PH 115/115L 5 hrs | |
| European History | 4 | HY 102 3 hrs | |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEO 114 3 hrs | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | LG 131 & LG 132 6 hrs | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | LG 131, LG 132, & LG 231 9 hrs | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | LG 131, LG 132, LG 231, & LG 232 12 hrs | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CSC 108 3 hrs | |
| Art History | 4 | ARH 100 3 hrs | |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUT Elective 3 hrs | |
| American Gov‘t | 3 | PSC 130 3 hrs | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | LG 121 & LG 122 6 hrs | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | LG 121, LG 122, & LG 221 9 hrs | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | LG 121, LG 122, LG 221, & LG 222 12 hrs | |
| Comparative Gov’t | 3 | PSC 250 3 hrs | |
| Drawing | 4 | ARS Elective 3 hrs | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | LG 111 & LG 112 6 hrs | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | LG 111, LG 112, & LG 211 9 hrs | |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | LG 111, LG 112, LG 211, & LG 212 12 hrs | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | LG 151 & LG 152 6 hrs | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | LG 151, LG 152, & LG 251 9 hrs | |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | LG 151, LG 152, LG 251, & LG 252 12 hrs | |
| Language and Composition | 3 | EH 101 3 hrs | |
| Language and Literature | 3 | EH 101 3 hrs | |
| Latin | 3 | LG 101 & LG 102 6 hrs | |
| Latin | 4 | LG 101, LG 102, & LG 201 9 hrs | |
| Latin | 5 | LG 101, LG 102, LG 201 & LG 202 12 hrs | |
| Music Listening and Lit | 3 | MUL Elective 3 hrs | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PH 202/202L 4 hrs | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PH 201/201L 4 hrs | |
| Precalculus | 3 | MA 115 4 hrs | |
| Studio Art: 2-D Design | 4 | ARS Elective 3 hrs | |
| Studio Art: 3-D Design | 4 | ARS Elective 3 hrs |
Source: southalabama.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 354 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 110 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 97 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 96 |
| Psychology | 89 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 83 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 75 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 55 |
Show the other 49 majors
| Mechanical Engineering | 53 |
| Civil Engineering | 50 |
| Business Administration and Management | 42 |
| Finance | 41 |
| Computer Science | 39 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 39 |
| Accounting | 38 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 29 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 29 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 28 |
| Information Technology | 26 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 25 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 23 |
| English Language and Literature | 22 |
| Art/Art Studies | 20 |
| Social Work | 20 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 18 |
| Political Science and Government | 17 |
| History | 17 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 16 |
| Chemical Engineering | 15 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 14 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 13 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 13 |
| Music | 12 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 12 |
| Information Science/Studies | 11 |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | 11 |
| Medical Informatics | 11 |
| Meteorology | 10 |
| Business/Commerce | 10 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 9 |
| Sociology | 9 |
| Computer Engineering | 8 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 7 |
| Journalism, Other | 7 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 6 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 6 |
| Chemistry | 6 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 5 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
| Geography | 5 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 5 |
| Marine Sciences | 4 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 3 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 |
| Physics | 1 |
| Sustainability Studies | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where University of South Alabama ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #23 for Radiologic technologyof 50 colleges
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Sun Belt
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Sun Belt
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Mobile, AL
412,339 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Mobile Regional (MOB)
Nearest hub airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 6.8 of 20
Elevation
169 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
41°F
July high
91°F
Annual snowfall
0.2 in
Days at 90°F or higher
78 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,130 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Spring Hill College2 mi
- University of Mobile7 mi
- University of West Florida58 mi
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- University of Southern Mississippi81 mi
- Southern University at New Orleans121 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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