University of South AlabamaAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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307 North University Boulevard Mobile, AL 36688-0002

(251) 872-5247 x5247

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Freshman Admission Reqs

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 Req or Recommended

Subject	Req	Reco
English	4
Mathematics	3
Science	2
Social Studies	3
Academic Electives	3

Examinations

Subject	Required Units	Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required for some	July 15
SAT Only	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Only	Not reported	Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT	Not reported	Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Not reported	Not reported

Applying For Admission

Admissions Office

Address

307 North University Boulevard

Mobile

36688-0002

Phone

(251) 872-5247 x5247

Fax

(251) 460-7876

Application Dates & Fees

Regular Admission Deadline

Rolling

Application Fee

$35

Application Fee Waiver

Not available

Regular Admission Notification

Rolling

Accept Offer of Admission

Not reported

Waiting List Used

Defer Admission

Student cannot defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

Yes

Early Action Offered

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted

Electronic Application

Accepted

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Required for some freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

1 required for some freshmen

Other

Minimum high school GPA of 3.0 for Accelerated College Enrollment Program, minimum high school GPA of 3.5 for Early Admission recommended for some freshmen

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	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
Work Experience		X

Profile of Fall Admission

Overall Admission Rate

65% of 12,593 applicants were admitted

Women

66% of 7,930 applicants were admitted

Men

65% of 4,631 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

2,425 (29%) of 8,233 admitted students enrolled

Women

1,486 (28%) of 5,229 admitted students enrolled

Men

939 (31%) of 3,004 admitted students enrolled

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)

4.00 and Above

33%

3.75 - 3.99

19%

3.50 - 3.74

18%

3.25 - 3.49

13%

3.00 - 3.24

2.50 - 2.99

6.5%

2.00 - 2.49

1.1%

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math: 539 average , 495-590 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

3.3%

Score of 600 - 700

18.7%

Score of 500 - 600

52.9%

Score of 400 - 500

22%

Score of 300 - 400

3.3%

Score of 200 - 300

Not Reported

SAT EBRW: 556 average , 520-610 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

1.6%

Score of 600 - 700

31.7%

Score of 500 - 600

49.6%

Score of 400 - 500

13.8%

Score of 300 - 400

3.3%

Score of 200 - 300

Not Reported

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

23 average , 19-26 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

10.6%

Score of 24 - 29

30.6%

Score of 18 - 23

49.6%

Score of 12 - 17

9.2%

Score of 6 - 11

Not Reported

Score of 5 or Below

Not Reported

ACT Math: 21

Score of 30 - 36

Score of 24 - 29

27.1%

Score of 18 - 23

39.8%

Score of 12 - 17

29%

Score of 6 - 11

0.1%

Score of 5 or Below

Not Reported

ACT Eng: 23

Score of 30 - 36

14.4%

Score of 24 - 29

28%

Score of 18 - 23

42.3%

Score of 12 - 17

14.2%

Score of 6 - 11

1.1%

Score of 5 or Below

Not Reported

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

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University of South AlabamaAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

College Chances

Deadline

Admissions Department

Where You Stand

High School Preparation

High School Units Req or Recommended

Examinations

Admissions Office

Application Dates & Fees

Early Admission

Application Form

Other Application Requirements

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

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