University of South Alabama College Portrait
University of South Alabama307 University Blvd N Mobile, AL 36688-0002
251-460-6141
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- Students
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- Admissions
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- College Costs & Financial Aid
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- Classes and Campus Life
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- Student Experiences
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- Majors, Graduation and Next Steps
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- Student Success & Progress
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- Student Learning Outcomes
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USA Classes & Instructors
| Classroom Environment | |
|---|---|
| Students per Faculty | 21 to 1 |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 30 students | 71% |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 50 students | 92% |
| Total Full-Time Instructional Faculty | 529 |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Female | 49% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Persons of Color | 13% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Have the Highest Academic Degree Offered in Their Field of Study | 77% |
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Campus-based Housing
52% of new freshmen live in campus-based housing or residence halls.
25% of all undergraduates live on campus
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Campus Safety
The Department's mission is to, in partnership with the campus community, provide a crime free environment to learn, live, work, and play. The Department consists of a Chief, Deputy Chief, two Police Lieutenants, Two Police Sargeants, Four Corporals, 19 sworn Police Officers, 4 security officers and 5 administrative personnel. All sworn officers have completed the Alabama Police Officers Standard Training Academy. Security, Administrative & Student employees are trained by the Police Department. University Police have full police powers granted by the State of Alabama (Title 16-22-1). Police matters are handled within the department, including arrests, initial compliant taking, and criminal investigations. Crime reports are routinely submitted to State and Federal Law.