University of South Alabama College of Medicine Admissions, Tuition & Student Feedback

School Overview

Degrees: MD
Ownership: Public Non-Profit
Program Length: 4 years
Total Enrollment: 74
Founding Year: 1973
Accreditation Year: 1972

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SDN Insights

Cost of Attendance: $297,997

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Estimated loan burden for USA using 4 years of in-state tuition, $1,500 annual fees, $3,000 monthly living expenses, government-derived local cost-of-living adjustment, $1,000 loan fees, and an 8.5% interest assumption.

Cost of Living: Below national average cost of living

Mobile, AL is about 0.88x the national average for cost of living. In the debt estimate, the government-derived local cost adjustment lowers the living allowance from $3,000 to about $2,640 per month. Local rent and commuting choices can still move your actual budget meaningfully.

Environment: Urban

The neighborhood around USA is relatively quiet and spread out, with limited walking or biking options. Most errands and outings will require a car, making this setting better suited for students with access to personal transportation.

Interview Feedback

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 26% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.

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Secondary Essays for USA

1. Geographic Connection and Commitment

Although interests may change, what areas of medicine are you primarily interested in at the current time?

2. Other

Out-of-State Applicants: Although our primary obligation is to residents of the State of Alabama, we do consider competitive applicants from neighboring states and applicants with strong ties to the...

3. Motivation and Fit

The learning community at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine benefits from the inclusion of students with broad life experiences, as well as students from diverse backgrounds. The...

4. Career Goals and Future Aspirations

Areas of Interest: Although interests may change, what areas of medicine are you currently most interested in?

5. Geographic Connection and Commitment

G. Out-of-State Applicants: While our primary obligation is to residents of the State of Alabama, we do consider competitive applicants from neighboring states and those with strong ties to Alabama....

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About the School

The University of South Alabama College of Medicine is a vibrant and expanding center providing all facets of medical education, research and patient care. In the undergraduate medical education program, the first two years are taught primarily on the main campus in the Medical Sciences Building. The last two clinical years are spent at the University of South Alabama Hospitals and clinics, as well as in offices of community physicians.

Curriculum

The primary objective of the curriculum is to provide the student a learning framework to obtain the information and attitudes necessary for the provision of health care to our society. This begins with a thorough knowledge of the normal structure and function of the body, and progresses to an understanding of the changes in the body and mind which lead to illness. During the first two years, the student is primarily concerned with the basic biomedical sciences. To give these studies more meaning, provision is made for contact of students with patients during these preclinical years. The junior courses (clerkships) provide training in most of the basic problems with which patients present themselves. Students learn to apply scientific principles to the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of human disease. Seminars, conferences, and clinical rounds with members of the teaching staff are important in giving the student a rounded perspective of human illness. The senior program is mostly elective in order to provide each student the opportunity to choose a program best suited to his or her individual needs.

Facilities

The College of Medicine has formal affiliations with Searcy Hospital, Keesler Air Force Base Hospital and the Biloxi Veterans Administration Hospital to provide teaching facilities for both undergraduate and graduate medical education. The College of Medicine also conducts a portion of its clinical teaching activities in other health care facilities in the area. These include the Providence Hospital and the Mobile Infirmary. Physicians? offices throughout Mobile and rural areas of Alabama are also important sites for education of medical students and residents.

Last Updated: Oct 17, 2025