University of West Alabama, AL
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of West Alabama Rankings
Affordability78
Selectivity18
Retention12
Graduation1
Earnings14
Diversity66
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of West Alabama
91%
Bachelor’s
9%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing18%
Communication, Journalism4%
Education13%
Engineering Technologies8%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs15%
History1%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies19%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies6%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology4%
Social Sciences2%
Admissions
Getting into University of West Alabama
40%
Admission Rate
460
Median SAT Math
480
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)420–500
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)440–520
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of West Alabama
$10K
In-State Tuition
$18K
Out-of-State Tuition
$21K
Average Total Cost
$14K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $14K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $14K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $16K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $16K | $17K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of West Alabama
69%
Receive Federal Loans
$13K
Median Federal Debt
37%
Repayment Rate
$273
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 55% | 61% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 11% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 8% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $12K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $13K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $10K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $40K | $29K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 32% | 33% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 37% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 43% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 46% | 47% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of West Alabama
62%
Retention Rate
31%
Transfer Rate
24%
Withdrawal Rate
32%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 19% | 26% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 32% | 41% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 29% | 40% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 41% | 53% |
| Black | 18% | 29% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 46% | 42% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25% | 42% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 50% | 35% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 33% | 33% | 44% |
| Other race | 22% | 29% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of West Alabama
90%
Employment Rate
$26K
Median Salary
$15K
25 Pctl Salary
$42K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 86% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 84% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $15K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $26K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $42K | $39K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $58K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $26K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $30K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $37K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of West Alabama
2,152
Undergraduates
54%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
3,046
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 58% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 42% | 35% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 43% | 42% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 43% | 48% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2% | 3% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 5% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 48% | 51% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 14% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 9% | 13% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of West Alabama, AL
East Mississippi Community College
24 miles, NW
Meridian Community College
35 miles, SW
Marion Military Institute
50 miles, E
Judson College
51 miles, E