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University of South Alabama Computer Science Programs

University of South Alabama is a public institution located in Mobile, AL. A Mid-Sized City provides tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

University of South Alabama Rankings

University of South Alabama has earned the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#10 of 14	State — Alabama
Overall Quality	#141 of 168	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#624 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is University of South Alabama?

Get in touch with University of South Alabama are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	307 N University Blvd, Mobile, AL 36688-0002
Phone:	2514606101
Website:	www.southalabama.edu/
Admissions:	www.southalabama.edu/departments/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.southalabama.edu/departments/finaid/

How Do I Get Into University of South Alabama?

You can apply to University of South Alabama online at: www.southalabama.edu/departments/admissions/applytousa.html

University of South Alabama is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of South Alabama

Here’s what University of South Alabama requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of South Alabama?

University of South Alabama maintains an acceptance rate of 71%, which means it is fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 21% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

6% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 84% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of South Alabama, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 500 and 610. Math scores were between 470 and 580.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 970 to 1190. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of South Alabama ranged between 20 and 26.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at University of South Alabama can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	4,626	3,205	69%
Women	8,311	5,980	72%

Can I Afford University of South Alabama?

The average net price after aid at University of South Alabama is $15,142. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,976
In-State Fees	$1,140
Out-of-State Tuition	$17,952
Out-of-State Fees	$1,140
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$10,116
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$19,092

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 21% of students at University of South Alabama receive some form of financial aid (1,898 students).

Nearly 78% of students at University of South Alabama receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,989 per student.

38% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,983.

Student Loan Debt

47% of University of South Alabama undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $10,850 per year.

University of South Alabama Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 5,935 students enrolled at University of South Alabama. University of South Alabama is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 8,540 undergraduate students at University of South Alabama, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of South Alabama undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	315
Black or African American	1,972
Hispanic	478
White	5,106
American Indian/Alaska Native	51
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	8
Two or More Races	427
Non-Resident	102

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of South Alabama are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Alabama	1,392
Mississippi	197
Florida	145
Louisiana	46
Illinois	32

Additionally, approximately 1.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of South Alabama Graduate Student Diversity

4,854 of University of South Alabama’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of South Alabama, approximately 22% are male and 78% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of South Alabama graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	169
Black or African American	990
Hispanic	232
White	2,980
American Indian/Alaska Native	29
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	9
Two or More Races	145
Non-Resident	174

Online Learning at University of South Alabama

University of South Alabama provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

4,481 undergraduate students at University of South Alabama took at least one online class — of those, 778 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 290 students took at least one online class and 3,106 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at University of South Alabama

These computer science degree programs are offered by University of South Alabama, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Information Science/Studies	11	35	—	46
Computer Science	39	5	—	44
Computer and Information Sciences, General	26	—	3	30
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	—	1	—	1

Academic Programs at University of South Alabama

University of South Alabama offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of South Alabama maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.