University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,310
Graduate Enrollment: 3,272
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Predominantly black institution
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Rural: Remote (rural territory more than 25 miles from an urbanized area and more than 10 miles from an urban cluster)
Four-year, medium, primarily residential
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medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 74.33%
Male/Female: 44% / 56% (2017)
First generation college students: 40.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 4.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.0% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 54.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 33.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 22.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 15.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 44.7%
Black: 38.7%
Hispanic: 2.3%
Asian: 0.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 1.7%
Non-resident alien: 2.9%
Unknown race: 8.4%
Black: 38.7%
Hispanic: 2.3%
Asian: 0.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 1.7%
Non-resident alien: 2.9%
Unknown race: 8.4%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $22,525
In-State tuition: $10,990Out-of-State tuition: $20,090
Estimated books and supplies: $1,216 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $7,594 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,505 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,200 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,505 (2022)
Average Family Income: $45,639 (2017)
Median Family Income: $25,553 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 52.9%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 65.0%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $24,944 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $264 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $14,938 |
| $30k-48k | $16,479 |
| $48k-75k | $17,186 |
| $75k-110k | $18,235 |
| $110k+ | $17,032 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 26%6-year graduation rate: 39%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.8% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $24,944 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $10,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $13,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $14,250 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 46.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 51.0% (2017) |
| @5 year | 64.9% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 28.1% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 29.0% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $50,786 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $47,828 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 20 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 100 | $440 | $54,416 ($4,535) | $59,518 ($4,960) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 27 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 19 | $44,018 ($3,668) | |||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 380 | $311 | $50,721 ($4,227) | $52,616 ($4,385) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 22 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 10 | $42,818 ($3,568) | |||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 52 | $311 | $56,865 ($4,739) | $55,059 ($4,588) | |
| Associate's Degree | Engineering Technology, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering Technology, General. | 7 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 21 | $27,750 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biological and Physical Sciences. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 54 | $39,700 | $286 | $35,717 ($2,976) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 24 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 14 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 7 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 51 | $25,875 | $220 | $59,481 ($4,957) | $56,375 ($4,698) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 22 | $34,250 | $327 | ||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 24 | $311 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 107 | $311 | $59,402 ($4,950) | $71,209 ($5,934) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 60 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational/Instructional Media Design. | 67 | $311 | $52,875 ($4,406) | $52,610 ($4,384) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational/Instructional Media Design. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 107 | $389 | $51,966 ($4,331) | $54,699 ($4,558) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Special Education and Teaching. | 26 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $60,570Full time faculty: 46%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 14.0
School's endowment start of year: $428,958 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $428,978 (2022)