University of West Alabama School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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$10,990
Avg in-state tuition
$20,090
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About University of West Alabama
The University of West Alabama is a medium-sized public university located on a rural campus in Livingston, Alabama. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,653, and admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 35%. The university offers 25 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 35%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $10,990, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $20,090.
$10,990
Avg in-state tuition
$20,090
Avg out-of-state tuition
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Admissions Breakdown
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
Acceptance Rate Insight
35% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
67% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
35% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
High school GPA Recommended
Completion of college prep program Recommended
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 860-1020
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-22
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 860-1020
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-22
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
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Number of Students Enrolled
77%
Online Student Enrollment
14:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
50%
Black
36%
Unknown
7%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Hispanic
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Asian
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
73%
Socio-economic diversity
62% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
31
Total Online Enrollment
4,339
Percent of Programs Online
39% On-campus
61% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates
Associate
Bachelor's
Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
75%
State Grant Aid
1%
Institution Grant Aid
59%
Pell Grant
62%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$30k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$26k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.