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Athens, AL · Livingston, AL
| Athens State University | University of West Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | No data reported | $12,684/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | No data reported | $12,179/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $18,051 | $24,944 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | No data reported | $12,523/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | No data reported | $14,606/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | No data reported | $18,550/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $191/mo | $264/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | No data reported | $8,230/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | No data reported | $7,264/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | No data reported | $1,206/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | No data reported | $3,600/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | No data reported | $22,758/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | No data reported | $10,990/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | No data reported | $20,090/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 43% | 58% |
| Students taking federal loans | 41% | 66% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | No data reported | 43% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 860–1120 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1015 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 16–21 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 15–21 · Math 15–19 |
| Admissions data from | No data reported | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | No data reported | 2,041 |
| Students accepted | No data reported | 1,778 |
| Students who enrolled | No data reported | 315 |
| Accepted students who enroll | No data reported | 18% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 4% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 98% |
| High-school GPA | No data reported | Required |
| High-school transcript | No data reported | Required |
| Essay | No data reported | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | No data reported | Not considered |
| Class rank | No data reported | Not considered |
| College-prep program | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | No data reported | Not considered |
| Work experience | No data reported | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Other admission tests | No data reported | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | No data reported | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | No data reported | 35% |
| Freshmen who come back | No data reported | 65% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $50,273/yr | $44,232/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $33,492–$70,554 | $27,937–$62,576 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 58% | 42% |
| White students graduating | No data reported | 39% |
| Black students graduating | No data reported | 30% |
| Hispanic students graduating | No data reported | 38% |
| Asian students graduating | No data reported | 100% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $46,266/yr | $37,106/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 72% | 67% |
| Graduate on time | No data reported | 14% |
| Pell students who graduate | No data reported | 30% |
| First-gen students who finish | 60% | 21% |
| Low-income students who finish | 54% | 21% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 34% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $48,014/yr | $39,584/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 30% · Education 28% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 12% | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 23% · Education 21% · Health Professions 18% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 30% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 23% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Education — 28% of degrees | Education — 21% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 12% of degrees | Health Professions — 18% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Health Professions — 8% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 4% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Computer and Information Sciences, General — $78,435/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $67,474/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 5.8% | 7.2% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,446 | 2,974 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 19 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 451 | 3,837 |
| Average professor pay | $9,666/mo | $8,001/mo |
| Full-time professors | 51% | 34% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $29,646 | $25,552 |
| Setting | Town (fringe) | Rural (remote) |
| Location | Athens, AL | Livingston, AL |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1822 | 1835 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Men | 27% | 29% |
| Women | 73% | 71% |
| White students | 74% | 50% |
| Black students | 14% | 39% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 5.8% | 2.6% |
| Asian students | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Two or more races | 3.6% | 2.7% |
| Other / not reported | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 48% | 40% |
| Part-time students | 54% | 19% |
| Students age 25+ | 56% | 44% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,527/yr | $8,131/yr |
| Endowment | $7.0M | $420,514 |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | No — no campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | No data reported | 920 |
| Required to live on campus | No data reported | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $4,880/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $3,306/yr |
| Meal plan offered | No | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | Yes |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | No data reported | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | No intercollegiate athletics reported | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | No data reported | Yes |
| Varsity teams | No data reported | 14 |
| Student athletes | No data reported | 347 |
| Athletic scholarships | No data reported | $4.3M |
| Athletics budget | No data reported | $10.3M |
| Athletics revenue | No data reported | $10.8M |
| Recruiting spend | No data reported | $112,272 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.