2016-2020 Student Achievement Indicators
The University of South Alabama identifies, evaluates, and publishes goals and outcomes for student achievement appropriate to the institution’s mission, the nature of the students it serves, and the kinds of programs offered. The institution uses multiple measures to document student achievement including (1) freshman retention rates, (2) four-and (3) six-year graduation rates, (4) six-year graduation rates for Pell-recipients, and (5) licensure exam pass rates.
The information provided on this page reflects the goals of the 2016-2020 Strategic Plan and was include in the University's 2019 Fifth-Year Interim Report.
SACSCOC Student Completion Indicator
For the 2018 cohort, the institutional goal for the 6-year graduate rate is 50%.
Figure 1. University of South Alabama Freshmen Cohort Six-Year Graduate Rate, 2007-2012
Additional Student Achievement Indicators
For the 2018 freshmen cohort, the institutional goal for the first-year retention rate is 80%.
Figure 2. University of South Alabama Freshmen Cohort Retention Rate, 2009-2017
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For the 2018 cohort, the institutional goal for the four-year graduate rate is 30%.
Figure 3. University of South Alabama Freshmen Cohort Four-Year Graduation Rate, 2008-2014
For Pell Grant recipients in the 2018 freshmen cohort, the institutional goal for the overall six-year graduate rate is 45%.
Figure 4. University of South Alabama Freshman Cohort, Pell Grant Recipients Six-Year Graduate Rate, 2007-2012
For academic programs that require licensure, the current goal is that 90% will achieve pass rates at or above the national average.
Figure 5. Percent of Programs with Licensure or Board Exams Scoring at or above the National Average, 2016-2018