University of West Alabama
The University of West Alabama (UWA) is a public university in Livingston, Alabama, United States. Founded in 1835, the school began as a church-supported school for young women called "Livingston Female Academy".
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 43%
- Average net price: $13,954
- Undergraduate enrollment: 3,579
- Graduation rate (150%): 28%
- Graduation rate (200%): 39%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 47%
- Student to faculty ratio: 19:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $44,232
- Median earnings (8 years): $39,584
- Median earnings (6 years): $37,106
- Control: Public
- Locale: Rural, remote
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Livingston, AL
Majors and programs
The most common programs at University of West Alabama include Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, Multi-, Business Administration and Management.
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels (90 bachelor's)
- Multi- (72 bachelor's) · median earnings $40,455 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Business Administration and Management (34 bachelor's) · median earnings $53,696 4 years after graduation · median debt $30,875
- Psychology (30 bachelor's)
- Communication and Media Studies, Other (26 bachelor's)
- Nursing (17 bachelor's)
- Sport and Fitness Administration (14 bachelor's) · median earnings $41,440 4 years after graduation
- Special Education and Teaching (12 bachelor's)
- Engineering Technologies (12 bachelor's)
- Health Services (10 bachelor's)
Degree mix: Business 43%, Health 33%, Biological Sciences 6%, Psychology 7%, Communication 10%, Other 1%.
Award levels offered: Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
University of West Alabama students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $12,179 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $12,179
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $12,523
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $14,606
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $18,550
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $16,755
- In-state tuition and fees: $10,990
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $20,090
- Books and supplies: $1,206
- On-campus room and board: $8,230
- Off-campus room and board: $7,264
- Off-campus with family: $3,600
- Typical cost of attendance: $22,758
- Sticker vs net gap: 39%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 58%
- Federal loan recipients: 66%
- Average institutional grant: $5,668
- Average federal loan: $8,137
- Median debt at graduation: $24,944
Admissions
University of West Alabama admits 43% of applicants. Of students admitted, 33% enrolled.
- Applications: 2,729
- Admitted: 1,164
- Enrolled: 389
- Yield (first-choice signal): 33%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 3,579
- Women: 75%
- Commuter share (estimated): 75%
- Part-time undergraduates: 19%
- Age 25 and older: 44%
- Graduate students: 2,727
- Graduation rate: 28%
- Come back after freshman year: 65%
- First-generation: 40%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 59%
- Student to faculty: 19:1
- Professor salary: $89,980
- Associate professor salary: $71,590
- Assistant professor salary: $63,161
- On-campus housing capacity: 890
- Average SAT: 930
- Average ACT: 19
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the University of West Alabama acceptance rate? University of West Alabama admits 43% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does University of West Alabama cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $12,179 a year after aid. Average net price is $13,954.
What majors does University of West Alabama offer? Popular programs include Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, Multi-, Business Administration and Management, Psychology, Communication and Media Studies, Other.
What is the average salary after University of West Alabama? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $44,232 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the University of West Alabama graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 47% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 28%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. University of West Alabama official site: https://uwa.edu.