United States Sports University
Daphne, AL 36526-7055
About United States Sports University
United States Sports University is a private research university in Daphne, Alabama, enrolling about 228 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 61.37% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $55,257 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- United States Sports University charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition ($13,800).
- Versus the Alabama median, sticker tuition is 38% above.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $55,257.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at United States Sports University is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 474% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States Sports University | $13,800 | $24,076 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Alabama (state median) | $10,024 | $10,721 | 63 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is United States Sports University really?
Key findings
- United States Sports University charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition ($13,800).
- Versus the Alabama median, sticker tuition is 38% above.
United States Sports University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $13,800
Finding United States Sports University charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $13,800. That is about 0.5× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Alabama median ($10,024), sticker tuition is 38% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 16% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at United States Sports University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at United States Sports University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at United States Sports University is $24,076.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $24,076 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $13,355 above the Alabama median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $9,105 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At United States Sports University, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
United States Sports University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for United States Sports University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
Median earnings should be read with net price, debt, and completion—not as a standalone quality score.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$13,800
Avg. net price
$24,076
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $21,550 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $24,731 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $25,993 |
| $110,001+ | $31,606 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $55,200. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What United States Sports University is known for
Top program completions
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management23
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching15
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology11
- Sports Studies3
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 69% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is United States Sports University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
United States Sports University is a good school for those looking for strong graduate earnings outcomes in College Scorecard data.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for United States Sports University.
Campus
Location
Daphne, AL
City / state
- ZIP
- 36526-7055
- NCES locale
- Town
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is 61% above the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Southeast
- Carnegie
- Not classified (exclusively post-baccalaureate programs)
Size
Enrollment
228
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 294
- Graduate
- 133
- Full-time share
- 76%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 44.62%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for United States Sports University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at United States Sports University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for United States Sports University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2021–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $16,418 | $16,418 | — |
| 2022 | $16,418 | $16,418 | — |
| 2023 | $18,900 | $18,900 | — |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
United States Sports University reported total enrollment of about 228 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 73% male and 27% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (47.4%), Black or African American (26.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (14.0%). About 44.62% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
76.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at United States Sports University in 2024 is 228 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 294 students. Graduate enrollment is about 133 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
42.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from United States Sports University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 74% male / 26% female
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching: 87% male / 13% female
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 64% male / 36% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
United States Sports University graduates earn a median of $55,257 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of United States Sports University.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $55,257. Average net price used in cost models: $24,076.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway United States Sports University graduates report median earnings of $55,257 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for United States Sports University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 4 programs by IPEDS completions (5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at United States Sports University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for United States Sports University graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for United States Sports University—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$1M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Alabama median 0.07× the median ($14.3M)
- Southeast median 0.05× the median ($19.4M)
- U.S. median 0.04× the median ($26.4M)
- Alabama median 0.88× the median ($8,561)
- Southeast median 0.81× the median ($9,308)
- U.S. median 0.63× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Alabama median 50.8 pp above median (49.2%)
- Southeast median 40.6 pp above median (59.4%)
- U.S. median 42.0 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $7,063
- Alabama median 0.94× the median ($7,502)
- Southeast median near the median ($6,825)
- U.S. median 0.93× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,340
- Alabama median 1.3× the median ($7,192)
- Southeast median 1.4× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 1.3× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
United States Sports University at a glance
United States Sports University
United States Sports University is a private non-profit institution in Daphne, AL, classified as Not classified (exclusively post-baccalaureate programs).
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/ManagementPhysical Education Teaching and CoachingExercise Science and Kinesiology
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian47.4%Black or African American26.8%Hispanic or Latino14.0%
Schools near United States Sports University
Other campuses in Daphne, AL when available, plus nearby institutions in Alabama.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Alabama, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is United States Sports University located?
United States Sports University is located in Daphne, AL.
What is United States Sports University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at United States Sports University is 61.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 119 applicants and 42 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is United States Sports University's tuition?
United States Sports University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $13,800 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $24,076 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does United States Sports University cost?
Reported tuition is $13,800 and average net price is $24,076 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,440 annually.
What is the student body demographics at United States Sports University?
United States Sports University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 294 students, White (47.4%), Black or African American (26.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of United States Sports University earn?
Median earnings are $45,521 six years after entry and $55,257 ten years after entry.
Is United States Sports University public or private?
United States Sports University is a private nonprofit institution located in Daphne, AL.
Is United States Sports University an HBCU?
No. United States Sports University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is United States Sports University a tribal college?
No. United States Sports University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is United States Sports University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, United States Sports University does not meet that proxy (reported share 14.0%).
Is United States Sports University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for United States Sports University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.