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United States Sports Academy

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Overview

Founded in 1972, the United States Sports Academy is a non-profit private specialized higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Daphne (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Alabama. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, United States Sports Academy (USSA) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: under-250 students) coeducational US higher education institution. United States Sports Academy (USSA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 52-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 100% making this US higher education organization a non-selective institution. USSA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

United States Sports Academy's Control Typeprivate

Entity

United States Sports Academy's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

United States Sports Academy' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

United States Sports Academy's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenon-selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym USSA
Founded 1972
Mascot Sammy the Eagle
Video Presentation

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University Location

Address One Academy Drive
Daphne
36526-7055 Alabama
United States
United States Sports Academy's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
United States Sports Academy Phone Number +1 (251) 626 3303
United States Sports Academy Fax Number +1 (251) 621 2527

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following United States Sports Academy's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify United States Sports Academy's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This United States Sports Academy's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at United States Sports Academy.

United States Sports Academy: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
15,000-17,499 US$
(13,670-15,950 Euro)
17,500-19,999 US$
(15,950-18,225 Euro)
International
students
15,000-17,499 US$
(13,670-15,950 Euro)
17,500-19,999 US$
(15,950-18,225 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

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United States Sports Academy's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


United States Sports Academy's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has United States Sports Academy a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

United States Sports Academy's acceptance rate range is 100% making this institution a non-selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is neither required nor recommended
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


United States Sports Academy's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


United States Sports Academy's Admission Office Admission Office

1 Academy Drive
Daphne 36526-7055
(251) 626 3303
800 223 2668

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for United States Sports Academy.

United States Sports Academy's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

United States Sports Academy has an enrollment range of under-250 students making it a very small-sized institution.


United States Sports Academy's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of under-50 academic employees (Faculty).


United States Sports Academy's Control Type Control Type

United States Sports Academy is a private higher education institution.


United States Sports Academy's Entity Type Entity Type

United States Sports Academy is a non-profit higher education institution.


United States Sports Academy's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


United States Sports Academy's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Unconventional type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

United States Sports Academy does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official United States Sports Academy's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Special Focus Four-Year: Other Special Focus Institutions
Size & Setting Four-year, very small, primarily nonresidential institution
Enrollment Profile Majority graduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, higher part-time institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Professions focus, high graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Postbaccalaureate: Other-dominant, with Arts & Sciences

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of United States Sports Academy's main facilities:


United States Sports Academy's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit United States Sports Academy's Library

United States Sports Academy's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 10,650 physical volumes, 160 physical media and 25 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 1 full-time employee.United States Sports Academy's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

United States Sports Academy's Housing University Housing

Not reported


United States Sports Academy's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of United States Sports Academy's main services:


United States Sports Academy's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

United States Sports Academy's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

United States Sports Academy's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers most of its programs fully via distance education. Source: IPDES.

United States Sports Academy's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

United States Sports Academy's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


United States Sports Academy's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

United States Sports Academy is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1983


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

United States Sports Academy's Facebook page United States Sports Academy's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

United States Sports Academy's YouTube channel United States Sports Academy's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

United States Sports Academy's Instagram page United States Sports Academy's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

United States Sports Academy's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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