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

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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      A minus
    4. Campus
      B+
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      B
    7. Professors
      A minus
    8. Location
      C+
    9. Dorms
      A
    10. Campus Food
      A minus
    11. Student Life
      B+
    12. Safety
      A
    West Alabama is an above-average public university located in Livingston, Alabama. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,775 undergraduate students. The West Alabama acceptance rate is 93%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Education, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. Graduating 40% of students, West Alabama alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $26,400.
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    STATION ONE
    LIVINGSTON, AL 35470
    About West Alabama...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Gulf South Conference
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    West Alabama Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    93%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    860-1020
    ACT Range
    17-22
    Application Fee
    $30
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Recommended
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No
    Application Website
    gowest-alabama.org/freshman/get-started.htm

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $15,685 / 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
    $6,785 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    96%
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    Academics

    Professors
    A minus
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    12:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      67 Graduates
    • Education
      33 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      28 Graduates
    • Business
      27 Graduates
    • Nursing
      27 Graduates
    • Communications
      25 Graduates
    • Engineering Technician
      21 Graduates
    • Psychology
      21 Graduates
    • Biology
      19 Graduates
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
      19 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    10
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    10
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      19%
    • On Campus
      40%
    • Online
      41%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,775 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    473
    Undergrads Over 25
    32%
    Pell Grant
    58%
    Varsity Athletes
    19%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $37,400 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    40%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    90%
    National
    83%
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