University of West Alabama

www.uwa.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,100

2021 Average Net Price

$15,435

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.61%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

74.3%

1,539 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

5,594

84.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

37.1%

137 Graduates

About

University of West Alabama is a higher education institution located in Sumter County, AL. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of West Alabama were Elementary Education & Teaching (276 degrees awarded), General Educational Leadership & Administration (145 degrees), and Secondary Education & Teaching (130 degrees).

In 2021, 1,781 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of West Alabama. 77% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,011 degrees), 1.96 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (517 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of West Alabama is $9,100, which is $−14,084 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of West Alabama is $9,100, which is $−14,084 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,435.

In 2021, 77% of undergraduate students attending University of West Alabama received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,100

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of West Alabama was $9,100. The cost of tuition at University of West Alabama is $−14,084 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$15,435

2021 Value

1.59%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of West Alabama had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,435. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of West Alabama grew by 1.59%.

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

$7,355

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of West Alabama was of $7,355 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,250. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.17% 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

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

77% of undergraduate students at University of West Alabama received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.28% with respect to 2020, when 78% 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.

2.61%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of West Alabama was 2.61%, which represents 57 out of the 2185 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 1,539 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 16.1% annual growth. Out of those 1,539 applicants, 1,144 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 74.3% acceptance rate.

There were 5,594 students enrolled at University of West Alabama in 2021. 2% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of West Alabama has an overall enrollment yield of 30.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

74.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,144

Accepted Out of 1,539

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of West Alabama was 74.3% (1,144 admissions from 1,539 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 93.1%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 16.1%, while admissions declined by −33%..

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 (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

2% of enrolled first-time students at University of West Alabama in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of West Alabama had a total enrollment of 5,594 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of West Alabama is 4,751 students and the part-time enrollment is 843. This means that 84.9% 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 48.3% White, 33.5% Black or African American, 1.86% Hispanic or Latino, 1.54% Two or More Races, 0.947% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.232% Asian, and 0.0715% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of West Alabama in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (25.5%) and White Male (12.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (25.3%) and White Male (9.84%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

84.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of West Alabama in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,594 students. The full-time enrollment at University of West Alabama is 4,751 and the part-time enrollment is 843. This means that 84.9% of students enrolled at University of West Alabama are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

63%

2021 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 63%. 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 (2021)

White
2,702 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,876 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
104 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of West Alabama is 48.3% White, 33.5% Black or African American, 1.86% Hispanic or Latino, 1.54% Two or More Races, 0.947% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.232% Asian, and 0.0715% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 646 students (11.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 963 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 (1,011 degrees awarded). There were 1.96 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (517 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of West Alabama is Elementary Education & Teaching (276 degrees awarded), followed by General Educational Leadership & Administration (145 degrees) and Secondary Education & Teaching (130 degrees).

In 2021, 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. (1,334 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (70 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 (1,703,163 people), Secondary school teachers (442,423 people), Education administrators (285,194 people), Other managers (253,745 people), and Special education teachers (179,565 people).

The most specialized majors at University of West Alabama in 2021 are EDUCATION. (1,334 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (70 degrees), Communications (46 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (28 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (23 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

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 Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at University of West Alabama are EDUCATION. (1,334 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (70 degrees), Communications (46 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (28 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (23 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2,889,982 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (371,806 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (284,073 people), Computer Systems Design (199,953 people), and Construction (139,291 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 (2021)

Elementary Education & Teaching
276 degrees awarded
General Educational Leadership & Administration
145 degrees awarded
Secondary Education & Teaching
130 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at University of West Alabama was Elementary Education & Teaching with 276 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

409

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,372

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 409 degrees were awarded to men at University of West Alabama, which is 0.298 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,372).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 74 degrees were awarded to men at University of West Alabama in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 0.5 times less than the 148 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 305 degrees were awarded to men at University of West Alabama in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 38.1 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 21% 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 36% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of West Alabama is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 2.19% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,011 degrees awarded
Black or African American
517 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of West Alabama is white (1,011 degrees awarded). There were 1.96 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (517 degrees).

8.2% of degree recipients (146 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
780 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
392 degrees awarded
White Male
231 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of West Alabama is white female (780 degrees awarded). There were 1.99 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (392 degrees).

Operations

University of West Alabama has an endowment valued at nearly $429k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.9k (1.84%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, University of West Alabama had a total salary expenditure of 85.6M. University of West Alabama employs 37 Associate professors, 29 Professors and 28 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of West Alabama are Female Associate professor (24), Male Professor (20), and Female Assistant professor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of West Alabama are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 53 employees, Service, with 51 employees, and Management with 41 employees.

Endowment

$429k

2021 Endowment

0.00466%

growth from 2020

University of West Alabama has an endowment valued at about $429k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of West Alabama grew 0.00466% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $50M 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

$27M

2021 Salaries

1.09%

growth from 2020

In 2021, University of West Alabama paid a median of $27M in salaries, which represents 31.5% of their overall expenditure ($85.6M) and a 1.09% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.69M

Instructional Salaries

119

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of West Alabama paid a total of $7.69M to 119 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

37 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

53 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of West Alabama were Associate professor with 37 employees, Professor with 29 employees, and Assistant professor with 28 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of West Alabama were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 53 employees, Service with 51 employees, and Management with 41 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of West Alabama was Female Associate professor with 24 employees, Male Professor with 20 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 17 employees.

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