Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $22,758. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Alabama residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $10,990 | $20,090 |
| Housing & meals | $8,166 | $8,166 |
| Books & supplies | $1,206 | $1,206 |
| Personal & travel | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,204 | −$1,204 |
| Total cost of attendance | $22,758 | $31,858 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
UWA net price compared with other Alabama colleges
UWA has the 2nd-lowest average net price of 24 Alabama colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of North Alabama | $12,170 | 55% | $45,415 |
| 2 | University of West Alabama | $12,684 | 35% | $44,232 |
| 3 | Auburn University at Montgomery | $13,224 | 33% | $44,391 |
| 4 | Miles College | $14,271 | 16% | $32,627 |
| 5 | Jacksonville State University | $14,279 | 55% | $45,235 |
| 6 | Stillman College | $15,258 | 25% | $35,421 |
| 7 | Talladega College | $15,560 | 31% | $32,229 |
| 8 | Troy University | $16,527 | 50% | $42,062 |
| 9 | Alabama A & M University | $17,621 | 24% | $40,628 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Alabama colleges →
Why UWA costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of West Alabama | 43% | $12,684 | 35% | $44,232 | This school |
| University of Montevallo | 54% | $17,683 | 54% | $42,957 | |
| Athens State University | — | — | — | $50,273 | |
| Alabama A & M University | 58% | $17,621 | 24% | $40,628 | |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | 92% | $13,224 | 33% | $44,391 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of West Alabama would cost you $4,999 less per year than University of Montevallo, on average.
- Lower sticker price at University of West Alabama, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$2,958).
- University of West Alabama gives aided families $359 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Alabama resident | UWA | University of Montevallo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $10,990 | $13,948 | −$2,958 |
| Books & supplies | $1,206 | $1,020 | +$186 |
| Housing & meals | $8,166 | $10,768 | −$2,602 |
| Personal & travel | $3,600 | $3,640 | −$40 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,204 | −$1,978 | +$774 |
| Sticker price | $22,758 | $27,398 | −$4,640 |
| Average grants | −$10,074 | −$9,715 | −$359 |
| You pay | $12,684 | $17,683 | −$4,999 |
“+” means UWA costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
UWA cost questions
How much is tuition at UWA?
Tuition and fees are $10,990 a year for Alabama residents and $20,090 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending UWA?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $22,758 a year for Alabama residents living on campus and about $31,858 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at UWA?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $12,684 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $12,179; $48–75k pay $14,606; $110k+ pay —. These figures are for Alabama residents.
How much debt do UWA graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $13,000, and 5.8% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to University of West Alabama overview