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University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL · Public · Remote rural · Website
- Admission rate
- 43%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $11,531
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 35%
- Median earnings
- $47,856
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of West Alabama is a public college in Livingston, AL with 2,974 undergraduates. It admits 43% of applicants, and admitted students average 1015 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $11,531 per year ($11,456 for families earning under $30,000). 35% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $47,856 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 43%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,041
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,778
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 18%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing440–560
200800
SAT Math420–560
200800
ACT Composite16–21
136
What University of West Alabama looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testConsidered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $22,639
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $10,960
- Out-of-state tuition
- $20,710
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$11,456
- $30–48k$10,978
- $48–75k$12,059
- $75–110k$13,364
- $110k+$6,047
Get a personal estimate with University of West Alabama's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 35%
- Freshman retention
- 65%
- Median earnings
- $47,856
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $23,250
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,974
- Student–faculty ratio
- 19:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 64%
- White50%
- Hispanic3%
- Black39%
- Asian0%
University of West Alabama FAQ
What is University of West Alabama's acceptance rate?+
University of West Alabama admits 43% of applicants, which makes it selective.
What SAT score do you need for University of West Alabama?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 440–560 on SAT Reading and Writing and 420–560 on SAT Math; the average total is 1015.
What ACT score do you need for University of West Alabama?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 16–21.
Is University of West Alabama test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of West Alabama?+
In Fall 2023, 2,041 students applied to University of West Alabama and 1,778 were admitted; 315 enrolled.
Does University of West Alabama consider legacy status?+
No. University of West Alabama reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of West Alabama require an essay?+
University of West Alabama reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of West Alabama cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $22,639 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $11,531.
What is University of West Alabama's graduation rate?+
35% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 101587 · How we use this data
Data notes for University of West Alabama
- Admission rate: The admission rate moved more than 25 percentage points from the prior year’s IPEDS counts; check with the college.
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