University of South Alabama Acceptance Rate
Mobile, Alabama · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 12,593
- Admitted
- 8,247
- Yield
- 23.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of South Alabama's acceptance rate has fallen from 83.3% in 2014–15 to 65.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,465 to 12,593 (+130%) over that period.
Its 65.5% rate makes University of South Alabama more selective than about 69% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Alabama schools, it is more selective than about 65%.
University of South Alabama has been test-optional since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 23.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,465 | 4,555 | 83.3% | 2,073 |
| 2015–16 | 6,625 | 5,178 | 78.2% | 2,105 |
| 2016–17 | 6,180 | 4,975 | 80.5% | 1,997 |
| 2017–18 | 5,898 | 4,841 | 82.1% | 1,886 |
| 2018–19 | 6,555 | 5,199 | 79.3% | 1,910 |
| 2019–20 | 6,350 | 4,997 | 78.7% | 1,617 |
| 2020–21 | 8,084 | 5,904 | 73% | 1,578 |
| 2021–22 | 11,817 | 8,364 | 70.8% | 1,778 |
| 2022–23 | 12,550 | 8,203 | 65.4% | 1,614 |
| 2023–24 | 12,593 | 8,247 | 65.5% | 1,920 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 7,930 | 5,229 | 65.9% |
| Men | 4,631 | 3,004 | 64.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–610 | 6% |
| SAT Math | 495–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–26 | 83% |
How University of South compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of South Alabama's acceptance rate?
University of South Alabama's acceptance rate is 65.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (8,247 admitted of 12,593 applicants).
Is University of South Alabama test optional?
University of South Alabama is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of South Alabama?
University of South Alabama received 12,593 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 8,247.
What SAT score do you need for University of South Alabama?
Admitted students at University of South Alabama typically scored 520–610 on SAT Reading/Writing and 495–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of South Alabama getting harder to get into?
University of South Alabama has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 83.3% in 2014–15 to 65.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.southalabama.edu/.