The University of South Alabama: what international applicants need

What are The University of South Alabama's application deadlines for 2026–27?

The University of South Alabama admits on a rolling basis for 2026–27: there's no single deadline, and it answers applications as they come in, so applying early is safer.

What is The University of South Alabama's acceptance rate?

71% for students who started in fall 2024: The University of South Alabama admitted 9,212 of its 12,982 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does The University of South Alabama require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

The University of South Alabama is test-flexible for 2026–27: it accepts other exams in place of the SAT or ACT, and its testing page lists which ones.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.

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

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 470–580 in Math and 500–610 in Reading and Writing (6% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 20–26.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is The University of South Alabama's application fee for international students?

The University of South Alabama's application fee is $35 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does The University of South Alabama accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. The University of South Alabama accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does The University of South Alabama accept?

The University of South Alabama doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does The University of South Alabama require?

The University of South Alabama doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does The University of South Alabama require the Common App personal essay?

No. The University of South Alabama doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does The University of South Alabama have?

114 of The University of South Alabama's 9,241 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 1.2%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does The University of South Alabama cost for international students?

The University of South Alabama is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $19,092 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $10,116). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $11,366. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $36,839 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source