University of South Alabama competes in NCAA Division I-A.
| Name | Participants | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | |
| Baseball | 35 | 0 |
| Basketball | 16 | 14 |
| Football | 121 | 0 |
| Golf | 9 | 8 |
| Soccer | 0 | 23 |
| Softball | 0 | 21 |
| Tennis | 9 | 9 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 44 | 42 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 44 | 42 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 11 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 0 | 17 |