Key Statistics

42.7%
Acceptance rate
34.7%
Graduation rate
64.9%
Retention rate
2,974
Total enrollment
$44,232
Median earnings (10yr)
$10,990
In-state tuition
$20,090
Out-of-state tuition
$12,684
Avg net price (after aid)
58.2%
% receiving Pell grants

About University of West Alabama

The University of West Alabama is a public university located in Livingston, Alabama, with an enrollment of approximately 2,974 students. It has a selective admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 42.7%, and serves a student body where 58.2% of enrolled students receive Pell Grants, indicating that it draws a significant portion of financially diverse learners.

In-state tuition is $10,990 per year, with an average net price after financial aid of $12,684, which may make it a more accessible option for Alabama residents pursuing a degree. The university offers programs in education, including preparation for a career as a Kindergarten Teacher, and graduates report median earnings of $44,232 ten years after enrollment. Prospective students should note the institution's graduation rate of 34.7% and retention rate of 64.9% when evaluating their options.

Programs

CareerProgram nameDegreeFormatMedian earningsLink
๐Ÿ“ˆ Financial AnalystE-CommerceBachelor'sHybridโ€”School website โ†—
๐Ÿญ Industrial Machinery Mechanicโ€”Associate'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
๐Ÿ“ Instructional DesignerElementary EducationMaster'sHybridโ€”School website โ†—
๐ŸŽ Kindergarten TeacherSchool CounselingBachelor'sOnlineโ€”School website โ†—
๐Ÿ“ฃ Marketing ManagerBusiness / Managerial EconomicsBachelor'sHybridโ€”School website โ†—
๐Ÿง  Mental Health Counselorโ€”Master'sOnlineโ€”School website โ†—
๐Ÿงญ School Counselorโ€”Master'sOnlineโ€”School website โ†—
๐ŸŒŸ Special Education Teacherโ€”Bachelor'sHybridโ€”School website โ†—
๐Ÿ’™ Substance Abuse Counselorโ€”Master'sOnlineโ€”School website โ†—

Student Success

🎓
34.7%
Graduation Rate
Share of students who complete their program
💰
$44,232
Median Earnings
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment

Enrollment Profile

GroupShare of enrollment
White49.6%
Black / African American38.9%
Hispanic / Latino2.6%
Asian0.3%