University of West Alabama

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,100

2024 Average Net Price

$13,954

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

42.7%

2,729 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

6,820

82.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

28.4%

112 Graduates

About

University of West Alabama is a higher education institution located in Sumter County, AL. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of West Alabama were Elementary Education & Teaching (262 degrees awarded), Secondary Education & Teaching (142 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (128 degrees).

In 2024, 1,727 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of West Alabama. 78.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 21.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,032 degrees), 2.58 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (400 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of West Alabama is $9,100, which is $−14,900 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of West Alabama is $9,100, which is $14,900 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,954.

In 2024, 77% of undergraduate students attending University of West Alabama received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,100

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of West Alabama was $9,100. The cost of tuition at University of West Alabama is $−14,900 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of West Alabama (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,954

2024 Value

5.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of West Alabama had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,954. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of West Alabama grew by 5.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of West Alabama (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,683

Room and Board

$1,206

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of West Alabama was of $7,683 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.3% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,206. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 0.822% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of West Alabama (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

77% of undergraduate students at University of West Alabama received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 4.05% with respect to 2023, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of West Alabama (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of West Alabama received 2,729 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 33.7% annual growth. Out of those 2,729 applicants, 1,164 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 42.7% acceptance rate.

There were 6,820 students enrolled at University of West Alabama in 2024. 3% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of West Alabama has an overall enrollment yield of 33.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

42.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,164

Accepted Out of 2,729

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of West Alabama was 42.7% (1,164 admissions from 2,729 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 87.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 33.7%, while admissions declined by 34.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of West Alabama (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

3% of enrolled first-time students at University of West Alabama in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of West Alabama had a total enrollment of 6,820 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of West Alabama is 5,596 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,224. This means that 82.1% of students enrolled at University of West Alabama are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of West Alabama, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.2% White, 34.6% Black or African American, 2.73% Two or More Races, 2.27% Hispanic or Latino, 0.513% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.352% Asian, and 0.0147% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of West Alabama in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.5%), followed by Black or African American Female (27.3%) and White Male (12.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (24.3%) and White Male (13.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of West Alabama in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,820 students. The full-time enrollment at University of West Alabama is 5,596 and the part-time enrollment is 1,224. This means that 82.1% of students enrolled at University of West Alabama are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of West Alabama (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of West Alabama was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of West Alabama had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of West Alabama (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
3,768 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,360 enrolled students
Two or More Races
186 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of West Alabama is 55.2% White, 34.6% Black or African American, 2.73% Two or More Races, 2.27% Hispanic or Latino, 0.513% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.352% Asian, and 0.0147% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 186 students (2.73%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 981 more women than men received degrees from University of West Alabama. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of West Alabama is white (1,032 degrees awarded). There were 2.58 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (400 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of West Alabama is Elementary Education & Teaching (262 degrees awarded), followed by Secondary Education & Teaching (142 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (128 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of West Alabama, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (1,142 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (78 degrees), and Communications (46 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of West Alabama are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,578,146 people), Secondary school teachers (517,974 people), Education administrators (296,937 people), Other managers (291,881 people), and Special education teachers (211,273 people).

The most specialized majors at University of West Alabama in 2024 are Education (1,142 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (78 degrees), Communications (46 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (30 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (23 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of West Alabama are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at University of West Alabama are Education (1,142 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (78 degrees), Communications (46 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (30 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (23 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of West Alabama are Elementary & secondary schools (2,941,510 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (399,317 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (315,125 people), Computer Systems Design (249,389 people), and Construction (161,962 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of West Alabama.

Most Common (2024)

Registered Nursing
32 degrees awarded
Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology
2 degrees awarded
Automotive Engineering Technology
2 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at University of West Alabama was Registered Nursing with 32 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at University of West Alabama according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

373

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,354

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 373 degrees were awarded to men at University of West Alabama, which is 0.275 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,354).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of West Alabama by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 59 degrees were awarded to men at University of West Alabama in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.573 times less than the 103 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 291 degrees were awarded to men at University of West Alabama in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 29.1 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 29% of students graduating from University of West Alabama completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,032 degrees awarded
Black or African American
400 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
49 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of West Alabama is white (1,032 degrees awarded). There were 2.58 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (400 degrees).

10% of degree recipients (173 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
826 degrees awarded
White Female
810 degrees awarded
White Female
780 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of West Alabama is white female (826 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (810 degrees).

Operations

University of West Alabama has an endowment valued at nearly $421k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 9.84k (2.34%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, University of West Alabama had a total salary expenditure of 92.4M. University of West Alabama employs 37 Professors, 30 Assistant professors and 25 Associate professors. Most academics at University of West Alabama are Male Professor (22), Female Assistant professor (20), and Female Professor (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of West Alabama are: Office and Administrative Support, with 90 employees, Management, with 61 employees, and Service with 55 employees.

Endowment

$421k

2024 Endowment

1.98%

decline from 2023

University of West Alabama has an endowment valued at about $421k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of West Alabama declined 1.98% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $45.5M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of West Alabama (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$29.2M

2024 Salaries

3.95%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of West Alabama paid a median of $29.2M in salaries, which represents 31.6% of their overall expenditure ($92.4M) and a 3.95% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.0083% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.12% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$8.4M

Instructional Salaries

113

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of West Alabama paid a total of $8.4M to 113 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of West Alabama were Office and Administrative Support with 90 employees, Management with 61 employees, and Service with 55 employees.

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