Overview
University of South Alabama is a public institution that was founded in 1963. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of South Alabamas ranking in the 2022 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #299-#391.
Regional / National Accreditation
USA - Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Professional Accreditation
USA - ABET - Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology



Special Documents: Arizona State University Student Data Form
I-20 Issuance
I-20 Process for University of South Alabama In order to the I-20 to be issued, the student (or agent) must: 1. Complete the F-1 Student Application for I-20 Issuance here - https://explore.southalabama.edu/account/login?r=https%3a%2f%2fexplore.southalabama.edu%2fapply%2fform%3fid%3d79fc7023-a57d-4498-a4f7-241fbf916e21&cookie=1 2. Upload their financial affidavit, bank statement, and copy of passport in the portal 3. Pay the $500 tuition deposit Once all of these steps are complete, the I-20 process is initiated and completed pretty quickly by our office. 

Evaluation Updates
The University will send email updates for pending documents, pending information and evaluation decisions directly to the Student or to the Agency - AS AND WHEN AN UPDATE OR A DECISION IS AVAILALE. Student must keep Agents informed of any such emails.

Deferment Process
Students can email internationaladmissions@southalabama.edu to request a deferral to another term.

Admission Criteria
  Freshman Transfer
GPA 3 3
TOEFL 61 61
IELTS 6 6
Duolingo 95 95
PTE 44 44
SAT 1060 1060
ACT 21 21
ESL N/A N/A
  Master of Arts Master of Business Administration Master of Science
GPA 3 3 3
TOEFL 71 71 71
IELTS 6 6 6
Duolingo 100 100 100
PTE 48 48 48
GRE 300 N/A 300
GMAT N/A 500 N/A
ESL N/A N/A N/A
Notes
Inquiry Notes :
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
Scholarship Notes :
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
ESL Notes :
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
GRE/GMAT Notes :
Master of Science
This university is represented via Shorelight, therefore GRE/GMAT has been waived for Direct/Pathway students.
Master of Arts
This university is represented via Shorelight, therefore GRE/GMAT has been waived for Direct/Pathway students.
Master of Engineering
This university is represented via Shorelight, therefore GRE/GMAT has been waived for Direct/Pathway students.
12 + 3 Accepted Notes :
Master of Science
12+3 applications are considered if the undergrad degree is from NAAC A-rated University.
Master of Arts
12+3 applications are considered if the undergrad degree is from NAAC A-rated University.
Master of Engineering
12+3 applications are considered if the undergrad degree is from NAAC A-rated University.
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
Programs
 STEM   GRE/GMAT WAIVER
 STEM   GRE/GMAT WAIVER

  • Accounting
  • Art
  • Biology 
  • BM Music
  • BSW Social Work
  • Chemistry 
  • Communication
  • Computer Science 
  • Dramatic Arts
  • Economics & Finance
  • Elementary Education K-6
  • English
  • Exercise Science - Health and Fitness Concentration
  • General Business
  • Geology 
  • Health Informatics 
  • History
  • Information Systems 
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International Studies
  • Management - General Management Concentration
  • Marine Sciences
  • Marketing - Professional Sales Concentration
  • Mechanical Engineering 
  • Meteorology (BS) - Graduate School Track 
  • Modern Languages and Literature
  • Physical Education
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Recreational Therapy
  • Secondary Education English Language Arts
  • Secondary Education Mathematics
  • Sociology
  • Speech and Hearing Sciences
  • Sport Management and Recreation Studies – Sport Administration
  • Anthropology
  • BFA Theatre Arts
  • Biomedical Sciences 
  • BSN Nursing
  • Chemical Engineering 
  • Civil Engineering 
  • Computer Engineering 
  • Criminal Justice
  • Early Childhood Studies
  • Electrical Engineering 
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Environmental and Sustainability Sciences 
  • Exercise Science – Pre-Professional Concentration
  • Geography
  • Health - Health Promotion
  • Health-Physical Ed - Physical Education
  • Hospitality and Tourism Management
  • Information Technology 
  • International Business
  • Management - Entrepreneurship Concentration
  • Management - Human Resources Concentration
  • Marketing - Marketing Management Concentration
  • Mathematics/Statistics 
  • Meteorology (BS) - Broadcast Met Track 
  • Meteorology (BS) - Professional Track 
  • Philosophy
  • Physics 
  • Professional Health Sciences
  • Radiologic Sciences
  • Secondary Education Biology
  • Secondary Education General Sciences
  • Secondary Education Social Science
  • Special Education
  • Sport Management and Recreation Studies – Coaching Administration
  • Supply Chain Management
 STEM   GRE/GMAT WAIVER

  • Alt M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education
  • Alt M.Ed. in English for Speakers Other Languages
  • Alt M.Ed. in Special Education
  • Ed.S. in Early Childhood Education
  • Ed.S. in Instructional Leadership
  • Ed.S. in Secondary Education
  • Ed.S. in Teacher Leader
  • History
  • M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education
  • M.Ed. in Educational Administration
  • M.Ed. in Elementary Education
  • M.Ed. in Physical Education
  • M.Ed. in School Counseling
  • M.Ed. in Special Education
  • MM in Music
  • Alt M.Ed. in Elementary Education
  • Alt M.Ed. in Secondary Education
  • Communication
  • Ed.S. in Elementary Education
  • Ed.S. in Reading Specialist
  • Ed.S. in Special Education
  • English
  • M.Ed. in Art Education
  • M.Ed. in Early Childhood with Reading
  • M.Ed. in Educational Media
  • M.Ed. in Elementary Education with Reading Cert
  • M.Ed. in Physical Education - Health Education
  • M.Ed. in Secondary Education
  • MFA Creative Technologies And Practice
  • Sociology
 STEM   GRE/GMAT WAIVER

  • and Environmental Engineering
  • Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering 
  • CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
  • Computer Science 
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering 
  • Exercise Science 
  • Information Systems 
  • M.H.S. in Physician Assistant Studies
  • Marine Sciences 
  • MD in Medical Sciences
  • MPA Public Administration
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Psychology
  • Rehabilitation Sciences- Speech Language Pathology
  • Sport Management
  • Biological Sciences 
  • Civil Engineering 
  • Coastal
  • Educational Media and Technology
  • Environmental Toxicology 
  • Health Education
  • Instructional Design and Development
  • Marine Conservation and Resource Management
  • Mathematics 
  • Mechanical Engineering 
  • MSN Nursing
  • Physical Therapy
  • Rehabilitation Sciences - Occupational Therapy
  • Speech and Hearing Sciences
  • Systems Engineering 
 STEM   GRE/GMAT WAIVER

  • Master of Accounting
  • Master of Business Administration