5% of the students at University of South Alabama are registered with the college's disability services office.
| In-state | Out of state | |
| Cost of Attendance | $22,968 | $31,224 |
| Tuition | $8,756 | $17,012 |
| Room & Board (on-campus) | $8,150 | $8,150 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Transportation & Other | $4,762 | $4,762 |
| Percentage of students receiving some need-based aid | 93% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some Federal aid | 45% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some institutional aid | 57% | |
| Percentage of students with education loans | 59% |
University of South Alabama's Admissions Page
In 2020, the average GPA of students admitted to University of South Alabama was 3.40.
In 2020, 10% of applicants submitted SAT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Math | EBRW |
| 25th Percentile | 480 | 503 |
| 75th Percentile | 580 | 610 |
In 2020, 93% of applicants submitted ACT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Composite | Writing |
| 25th Percentile | 20 | - |
| 75th Percentile | 27 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other |
| Psychology, General |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General |
| Elementary Education and Teaching |