The University
The University of South Alabama — South, for short — is Mobile’s only comprehensive
research and teaching university. With an enrollment of more than 14,000 students
and a workforce of more than 7,000 employees, USA’s leadership and innovation in education,
research, service and healthcare make the University an economic driver and a catalyst
for positive transformation around the state of Alabama and along the Gulf Coast.
South has awarded more than 90,000 degrees since its founding in 1963. The University’s
faculty promote an environment where curiosity and discovery are given free rein in
more than 100 fields of study that include business, the liberal arts, education,
engineering, computing, the sciences and healthcare.
Classified as a high research activity university by the Carnegie Classification of
Higher Education, USA’s advanced degree offerings include doctorates in audiology, business, computing, educational leadership, engineering,
marine sciences, medicine, basic medical sciences, nursing, physical therapy and psychology.
Research is conducted at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and students
work alongside faculty experts on an array of research projects in varied disciplines.
In addition, the USA Technology & Research Park acts as an incubator for tech startups.
In addition to USA’s outstanding academic programs, students enjoy a wide variety
of social, cultural, entertainment and athletic activities that contribute to an outstanding
college experience. The USA Jaguars men’s and women’s athletics teams compete in 17
Division I sports within the Sun Belt Conference. Intramural and club sports allow
all students the opportunity to participate at a level that suits their abilities.
The Student Recreation Center offers students, faculty, staff and alumni a comprehensive
recreational opportunity in exercise, swimming, intramural sports and outdoor adventures,
and the JagFit trail offers additional opportunities for the USA community and area
residents to get fit while enjoying the outdoors.
USA is a place where students discover and strengthen their career passions and form
connections that result in lifelong relationships. At South, we look at the world
and see things that we have the power to change, affect and shape — together. So that’s
exactly what we do, every single day.