United States Sports University

Daphne, AL · Private nonprofit · offers Graduate degrees

Small city

61%Acceptance rate
$24,076Average net price / year
—Graduation rate
$55,257Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
—Median debt at graduation
228Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$13,800
Total cost of attendance
$32,606
Books & supplies
$660
Average net price
$24,076

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$21,550
$30–48k
$24,731
$75–110k
$25,993
$110k+
$31,606

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
61.4%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
—
First-year retention
43%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$45,521
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$55,257
Median debt (graduates)
—
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
45%
Students with federal loans
52%

Programs: what graduates earn

2 of 8 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Master's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness16$54,034$28,488

Doctoral degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness10$71,149—

Students

Undergraduates
228
Graduate students
180
Part-time
24%
Women / men
27% / 73%
White
47%
Hispanic
14%
Black
27%
Asian
1%
International
0%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
14:1
Avg faculty salary
$63,567 / year
Full-time faculty
100%
Accreditor
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Website
www.ussu.edu
Also known as
United States Sports Academy, The Academy, America's Sports University

Most popular fields

  • Education – 33% of degrees
  • Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 67% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at United States Sports University?

61.4% of applicants were admitted.

How much does United States Sports University cost?

The average net price after grants is $24,076 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $13,800 and the full cost of attendance is $32,606.

How much do United States Sports University graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $55,257 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.