University of South Alabama SAT and ACT scores
Mobile, AL · public college · 8,914 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as University of South Alabama reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for University of South Alabama?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to University of South Alabama scored 970 to 1190, with an average of 1147. A score at or above 1080 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for University of South Alabama?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 20 to 26. A 26 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does University of South Alabama require the SAT or ACT?
University of South Alabama reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does University of South Alabama accept the CLT?
University of South Alabama is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Alabama with similar scores
- Troy UniversitySAT 940–1210
- Tuskegee UniversityACT 18–25
- Huntingdon CollegeSAT 1006–1220
- Auburn University at MontgomerySAT 1036–1203
- Faulkner UniversityACT 18–21
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Arkansas State UniversitySAT 970–1190
- Belmont Abbey CollegeSAT 960–1200
- Cairn University-LanghorneSAT 1000–1160
- Central Michigan UniversitySAT 960–1200
- McPherson CollegeSAT 960–1200
- University of Mary Hardin-BaylorSAT 960–1200
More about University of South Alabama
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: University of South Alabama (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026