Admission & test scores

University of South Alabama SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 970–1190 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 23. University of South Alabama admits 71% of applicants — largely open. 76% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range970–1190middle half of admits

ACT midpoint23admitted students

Acceptance rate71%largely open

First-year retention76%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile

970

Average

1147

75th percentile

1190

A quarter of admitted students scored below 970 and a quarter above 1190. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 8,879.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

University	Avg SAT	ACT	Acceptance	In-state tuition
Central College Pella, Iowa	1147	22	86%	$20,988
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Chattanooga, Tennessee	1147	23	81%	$10,448
Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, Kentucky	1149	21	78%	$10,320
Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato, Minnesota	1150	22	88%	$9,572
East Tennessee State University Johnson City, Tennessee	1144	23	86%	$10,472
Mount Saint Mary College Newburgh, New York	1150	22	89%	$43,450

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

University of South Alabama admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for University of South Alabama?

The middle half of admitted students scored between 970 and 1190 on the SAT, with an average of 1147. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.

What ACT score does University of South Alabama require?

The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 23.

How hard is it to get into University of South Alabama?

University of South Alabama admits 71% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 76% return for a second year.

Does University of South Alabama require SAT or ACT scores?

This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.

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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.