What division is South Alabama?

South Alabama competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the Sun Belt.

What GPA do you need for South Alabama?

The average GPA at South Alabama is 3.2. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is South Alabama?

South Alabama has an enrollment of approximately 8,879 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at South Alabama?

South Alabama has an acceptance rate of 71%.

How do I get recruited to play at South Alabama?

To get recruited at South Alabama, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against South Alabama's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

South Alabama

Mobile, ALFBSSun Belt

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NCAA Division I FBS

Division

8,879

Enrollment

3.2

Avg GPA

71%

Acceptance

53%

Graduation

76%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.2+ GPA bar.

South Alabama is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the Sun Belt, located in Mobile, AL. We map football, basketball, and track & field at South Alabama, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.2

Graduation

53%

Acceptance

71%

Student:Faculty

19:1

Avg SAT

1,119

Retention

76%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Warm

Median Earnings

$41,307

Coaching Staff68 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About South Alabama Athletics

South Alabama is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in Mobile, AL, competing in the Sun Belt. With an enrollment of 8,879 students, South Alabama offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at South Alabama with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at South Alabama is 3.2. The school maintains a 53% graduation rate.

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