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University of West Alabama

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Rating

Public

Type

7,908

Students

$18,200

Tuition

35%

Acceptance

#1696

Ranking

Remote Rural

Campus Setting

Livingston, AL

Station One, Livingston, AL 35470

University of West Alabama is a mid-sized public institution located in Livingston, AL ranked 18th in Alabama. It has a total of 2,767 full-time undergraduate students and is somewhat competitive, accepting 34.93% of applicants. University of West Alabama offers 51 different majors and is best known for its Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Athletic Training, and Engineering Technologies programs (respectively ranked 1st, 3rd, and 3rd in Alabama). With an annual tuition of $9,100 for students from Alabama and $18,200 for those from out-of-state, University of West Alabama is reasonably priced. 28.37% of students graduate starting the next chapter of their lives, employment. After college, alumni go on to take in about $37,400 per year, which is 10% under the national median.
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Cost

$20,090
Above Average

University of West Alabama

$20,090

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$32,305

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$26,726

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

35%Acceptance
Average

University of West Alabama

35%

National

69%
Sat

860 - 1020

8% of students submit

Admissions Yield

12%

ACT

18 - 24

92% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$30

Application Website

https://www.uwa.edu/apply

Students

2,767Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

100%

Part-Time

0%
Male

41%

In-state

83%

Female

59%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

27%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
15% Elementary Education and Teaching10% Secondary Education and Teaching9% Special Education and Teaching, General67% Others

15% Elementary Education and Teaching

10% Secondary Education and Teaching

9% Special Education and Teaching, General

67% Others

Elementary Education and Teaching

15%

171 Graduates

Secondary Education and Teaching

10%

114 Graduates

Special Education and Teaching, General

9%

108 Graduates

Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

8%

100 Graduates

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

7%

77 Graduates

Educational/Instructional Technology

6%

67 Graduates

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

5%

62 Graduates

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

5%

54 Graduates

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

4%

49 Graduates

Academics

C-
Professors
StudentsProfessors14:114:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

14

Number of Library Books

209,776

Academic Spend per Student

$7,523

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

64%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$26,400/Year

University of West Alabama

$26,400

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$26,400

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$37,400

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

28%