by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a University of West Alabama degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how University of West Alabama measures up.
University of West Alabama is ranked #1,244 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D-. Within Alabama, it ranks #22 of 51 for value.
These University of West Alabama majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education | #30 of 177 |
| Special Education | #41 of 162 |
| Health Services | #61 of 216 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | #88 of 210 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #88 of 210 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies | #207 of 534 |
| Psychology | #207 of 534 |
| Accounting | #249 of 693 |
| Registered Nursing | #343 of 966 |
| Nursing | #351 of 990 |
Read the full University of West Alabama value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
University of West Alabama is ranked #12 out of #56 in Alabama for quality and #22 out of #51 for Alabama value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the University of West Alabama financial aid page to be sure.
University of West Alabama is ranked #1,244 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, University of West Alabama is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at University of West Alabama costs about $15,079. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $60,318 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $23,099 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $12,684 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $15,079 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $60,318 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the University of West Alabama net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a University of West Alabama degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $92,396 | — | — |
| All Students | $60,318 | #1,244 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $50,736 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $92,396 | — | — |
| All Students | $60,318 | #22 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $50,736 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at University of West Alabama shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13,773 |
| $30K–$48K | $12,806 |
| $48K–$75K | $14,480 |
| $75K–$110K | $16,763 |
| Over $110K | $16,755 |
About 77% of University of West Alabama undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,532 per year. Get more details on the University of West Alabama financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average University of West Alabama cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.