University of West Alabama
University of West Alabama is one of the fourteen public 4-year colleges in Alabama. The campus is located in a rural area, in Livingston.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 4,646 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 461 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 304 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 66%). Every year 33% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.University of West Alabama's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $7,614, and fees were $1,590. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $15,228 and $1,590 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Rural |
| Number of Students4,646 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate66% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 37 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 141 miles radius of University of West Alabama
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The University of Alabama
57 miles away |
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Mississippi University for Women
64 miles away |
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East Mississippi Community College - Mayhew Campus
67 miles away |
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
102 miles away |
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University of Southern Mississippi
110 miles away |
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University of Mississippi Medical Center
117 miles away |
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Auburn University at Montgomery
118 miles away |
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Northwest-Shoals Community College - Phil Campbell
124 miles away |
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University of South Alabama
131 miles away |
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Troy University
141 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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Auburn University
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Auburn University at Montgomery
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Henderson State University
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Jacksonville State University
offers 5 nursing programs |
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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
offers 3 nursing programs |
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The University of Alabama
offers 7 nursing programs |
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Troy University
offers 6 nursing programs |
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
offers 9 nursing programs |
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University of Alabama in Huntsville
offers 6 nursing programs |
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University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
offers 3 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/1938 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/1978 - Current |
Admission
28%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 860 to 1020 |
| ACT | 18 to 23 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Recommended |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $40 |
| Graduates | $40 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $324/credit | |
| In State Students | $324/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $648/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $371/credit | |
| In State Students | $371/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $742/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $14,580 | $14,580 | $29,160 |
| ADN | 70 | $22,680 | $22,680 | $45,360 |
| BSN | 125 | $40,500 | $40,500 | $81,000 |
| FNP | 50 | $18,550 | $18,550 | $37,100 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 91% of University of West Alabama's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 54% | $4,794 |
| Other Federal Grant | 3% | $753 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 2% | $571 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 56% | $5,346 |
| Federal Student Loans | 57% | $5,059 |
| Private Loans | 26% | $10,132 |
$13,326
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$12,180 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$13,426 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$15,306 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$14,252 |
| Over $110,000$15,015 |
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Student Population
2,111
Undergrads
2,535
Graduates
3,216
Women
1,430
Men
91%
Full-time
9%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
51% |
|
Black/African American |
38% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
|
Non-resident alien |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Hispanic |
1% |
|
Asian |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Alabama state board of nursing.
