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UO

University of West Alabama

Livingston, ALPublicRural Setting
Moderately Selective • 43% Acceptance
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43%
Accept Rate
Moderately Selective
$12,684
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
3.0K
Students
Medium campus body
$37,106
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

University of West Alabama is a public institution located in the rural setting of Livingston, AL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 43%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
3.0K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
43% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Rural

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading440 - 560
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math420 - 560
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite16 - 21
1typical 50% range36
43%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences15% of degrees
Business & Marketing13% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Social Sciences1% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,039
Earnings 5yr: $66,588
Debt: $25,875
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,704
Earnings 5yr: $76,111
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,664
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,605
Earnings 5yr: $57,611
Debt: N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,682
Earnings 5yr: $64,379
Debt: N/A
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,086
Earnings 5yr: $56,907
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,972
Earnings 5yr: $58,729
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,095
Earnings 5yr: $56,658
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,218
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,696
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $34,250
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,440
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,455
Earnings 5yr: $36,443
Debt: $39,700
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $50,652
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $48,411
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,750
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$12,684
In-State Tuition$10,990
Out-of-State Tuition$20,090
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

58%
Pell Grants
66%
Take Loans
37%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$37,106
+19% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$44,232

Completion Signals

35%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
65%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$140/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

29%
Men
71%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 29% men and 71% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
40%
Part-Time Share
19%
Avg Family Income
$39,866
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