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The University of West Alabama
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  • 4 Year
  • LIVINGSTON, AL

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade B+
  5. Athletics
    grade B
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade A minus
  8. Location
    grade C+
  9. Dorms
    grade A
  10. Campus Food
    grade A minus
  11. Student Life
    grade B+
  12. Safety
    grade A

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West Alabama is an above-average public university located in Livingston, Alabama. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,754 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the West Alabama acceptance rate is 74%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Education, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. Graduating 39% of students, West Alabama alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $26,400.

About

STATION ONE
LIVINGSTON, AL 35470
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Gulf South Conference

The University of West Alabama Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

West Alabama Admissions

Acceptance Rate
74%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
880-980
ACT Range
17-21
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Recommended
Early Decision/Early Action
No
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Cost

Net Price
$15,435 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$7,129 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
94%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
11:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
64%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 22 responses
72%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 25 responses
68%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 25 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
11
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
11
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    17%
  • On Campus
    36%
  • Online
    47%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,754 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
568
Undergrads Over 25
37%
Pell Grant
60%
Varsity Athletes
20%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 13 responses
  • Friendly
    62%
  • open/friendly but stay in your own circle
    23%
  • Open
    8%
  • Stressed
    8%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
45%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 29 responses
Poll
76%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 33 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 14 responses
  • There's something about this place
    50%
  • Cozy.
    36%
  • Home away from home
    7%
  • Like living in the 1960s
    7%
  • Underrated
    7%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$37,400 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
39%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%
85%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 13 responses

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