University of South Alabama
Higher EducationUnited States1001-5000 Employees
The University of South Alabama is a higher education institution serving the Gulf Coast region of the United States, offering more than 115 degree programs through ten colleges and schools. It supports study across healthcare, business, education, engineering, sciences and the arts, and its faculty and staff prioritize supportive learning and research environments. The university also operates USA Health, the region’s academic health system, which comprises three hospitals, a cancer research institute, and more than 40 clinics, providing clinical and research learning opportunities for students in medicine, nursing and allied health. The university participates in Division I athletics, fielding 17 teams in the Sun Belt Conference, reflecting its role in campus life and regional competition. In June 2026, the university participated in the Conference on Teaching and Learning, where attendees presented on literary research and artificial intelligence.