Founded in 1972, the United States Sports Academy, known around the world as “America’s Sports University,” is an independent, non-profit, accredited, special mission sports university created to serve the nation and the world with programs in instruction, research and service. The role of the Academy is to prepare men and women for careers in the profession of sports. Celebrating its 35th anniversary, the Academy is the nation's first and only free-standing, accredited institution dedicated solely to sports education. The Academy has conducted sport education and service programs in more than 60 countries. The Academy’s award winning campus is located on the beautiful eastern shore of Mobile Bay and is home to the American Sport Art Museum and Archives. The United States Sports Academy is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Bachelor of Sports Science degree (level II), the Master of Sports Science degree (level III), and the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree (level V).
2007 VITAL STATISTICS
Founded: 1972
Religious Affiliation: None
Total Enrollment: 410
Tuition and Fees: $6,700.00 as a full-time Bachelor’s student (12 hrs per semester)
$8,830.00 as a full-time Master’s student (9 hrs per semester)
$6,820.00 as a full-time Doctoral student (6 hrs per semester)
Room and Board: N/A
Average Financial Aid Package: $7,800.00 for a full-time Bachelor’s student
$9,330.00 for a full-time Master’s student
$7,680.00 for a full-time Doctoral student
Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid From Any Source: 66%
Student – Faculty Ratio: 12 to 1
