University of West Alabama

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,100

2023 Average Net Price

$14,781

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

87.1%

2,041 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

6,194

83.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

36.5%

161 Graduates

About

University of West Alabama is a higher education institution located in Sumter County, AL. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of West Alabama were Elementary Education & Teaching (249 degrees awarded), Secondary Education & Teaching (127 degrees), and General Educational Leadership & Administration (99 degrees).

In 2023, 1,664 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of West Alabama. 78.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 21.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (975 degrees), 2.35 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (415 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of West Alabama is $9,100, which is $−15,475 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of West Alabama was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,454 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of West Alabama is $9,100, which is $15,475 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,781.

In 2023, 74% of undergraduate students attending University of West Alabama received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,100

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of West Alabama was $9,100. The cost of tuition at University of West Alabama is $−15,475 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$14,781

2023 Value

7.22%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of West Alabama had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,781. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of West Alabama grew by 7.22%.

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

$7,510

Room and Board

$1,216

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of West Alabama was of $7,510 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.53% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,216. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at University of West Alabama received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 8.82% with respect to 2022, when 68% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of West Alabama was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2454 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of West Alabama received 2,041 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 34.8% annual growth. Out of those 2,041 applicants, 1,778 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 87.1% acceptance rate.

There were 6,194 students enrolled at University of West Alabama in 2023. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of West Alabama has an overall enrollment yield of 17.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

87.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,778

Accepted Out of 2,041

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of West Alabama was 87.1% (1,778 admissions from 2,041 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 68.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 34.8%, while admissions declined by 17.5%.

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 (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

4% of enrolled first-time students at University of West Alabama in 2023 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 6,194 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of West Alabama is 5,154 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,040. This means that 83.2% 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 53.6% White, 33.3% Black or African American, 2.68% Two or More Races, 2.57% Hispanic or Latino, 0.646% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.194% Asian, and 0.0323% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of West Alabama in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.1%), followed by Black or African American Female (26.6%) and White Male (12.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.1%), followed by Black or African American Female (24.2%) and White Male (12.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of West Alabama in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,194 students. The full-time enrollment at University of West Alabama is 5,154 and the part-time enrollment is 1,040. This means that 83.2% of students enrolled at University of West Alabama are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% 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

61%

2023 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 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), 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 (2023)

White
3,318 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,062 enrolled students
Two or More Races
166 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of West Alabama is 53.6% White, 33.3% Black or African American, 2.68% Two or More Races, 2.57% Hispanic or Latino, 0.646% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.194% Asian, and 0.0323% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 343 students (5.54%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 960 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 (975 degrees awarded). There were 2.35 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (415 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of West Alabama is Elementary Education & Teaching (249 degrees awarded), followed by Secondary Education & Teaching (127 degrees) and General Educational Leadership & Administration (99 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (1,118 degrees awarded), Communications (59 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (65 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 (1,617,607 people), Secondary school teachers (571,576 people), Physicians (446,856 people), Other managers (353,764 people), and Education administrators (318,510 people).

The most specialized majors at University of West Alabama in 2023 are Education (1,118 degrees awarded), Communications (59 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (65 degrees), Biology (46 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (16 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at University of West Alabama are Education (1,118 degrees awarded), Communications (59 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (65 degrees), Biology (46 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (16 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 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 (2023)

Elementary Education & Teaching
249 degrees awarded
Secondary Education & Teaching
127 degrees awarded
General Educational Leadership & Administration
99 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at University of West Alabama was Elementary Education & Teaching with 249 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

352

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,312

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 352 degrees were awarded to men at University of West Alabama, which is 0.268 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,312).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 53 degrees were awarded to men at University of West Alabama in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.716 times less than the 74 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 266 degrees were awarded to men at University of West Alabama in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 22.2 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

26%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 26% 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, 37% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of West Alabama is Male and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.24% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
975 degrees awarded
Black or African American
415 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of West Alabama is white (975 degrees awarded). There were 2.35 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (415 degrees).

11.1% of degree recipients (184 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
778 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
322 degrees awarded
White Male
197 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of West Alabama is white female (778 degrees awarded). There were 2.42 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (322 degrees).

Operations

University of West Alabama has an endowment valued at nearly $429k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 25.4k (5.93%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, University of West Alabama had a total salary expenditure of 87.9M. University of West Alabama employs 32 Professors, 28 Associate professors and 26 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of West Alabama are Male Professor (21), Female Assistant professor (20), and Female Instructor (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of West Alabama are: Office and Administrative Support, with 88 employees, Management, with 63 employees, and Service with 55 employees.

Endowment

$429k

2023 Endowment

0.00443%

growth from 2022

University of West Alabama has an endowment valued at about $429k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of West Alabama grew 0.00443% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $49.3M 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

$28.1M

2023 Salaries

0.0083%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of West Alabama paid a median of $28.1M in salaries, which represents 31.9% of their overall expenditure ($87.9M) and a 0.0083% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.12% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.09% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.37M

Instructional Salaries

118

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of West Alabama paid a total of $8.37M to 118 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

32 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

88 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of West Alabama were Professor with 32 employees, Associate professor with 28 employees, and Assistant professor with 26 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of West Alabama were Office and Administrative Support with 88 employees, Management with 63 employees, and Service with 55 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of West Alabama was Male Professor with 21 employees, Female Assistant professor with 20 employees, and Female Instructor with 16 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of West Alabama.

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