University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Rural
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About University of West Alabama
The University of West Alabama (UWA) is a public university in Livingston, Alabama, United States. Founded in 1835, the school began as a church-supported school for young women called "Livingston Female Academy". The university serves students in several academic colleges and divisions on a 600-acre (2.4 km2) campus in west-central Alabama. UWA offers various degree programs including associate, bachelor's, master's, educational specialist, and educational doctorate degrees. Its athletics teams, known as the West Alabama Tigers, are members of the Gulf South Conference and compete in NCAA Division II in all sports except the men's and women's rodeo teams who compete in the Ozark Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association.
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43%
Acceptance
$12,684
Net price
2,974
Enrollment
35%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
43%
Acceptance rate
1,015
SAT average
19
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$12,684
Average net price
$10,990
In-state tuition
$20,090
Out-of-state tuition
$8,230
Room & board
$1,206
Books & supplies
$22,758
Total cost of attendance
58%
Students receiving Pell grants
66%
Students with federal loans
$24,944
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$44,232
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$37,106
Median earnings (6 yrs)
35%
Graduation rate
65%
Retention rate
73%
Earn more than a HS grad
$8,131
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
2,974
Total enrollment
19%
Part-time
22
Avg. age at entry
40%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
University of West Alabama FAQ
Is University of West Alabama a public or private school?
University of West Alabama is a public institution located in Livingston, AL.
What is the acceptance rate at University of West Alabama?
University of West Alabama has an acceptance rate of 43%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does University of West Alabama cost?
The average annual net price at University of West Alabama is $12,684 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $10,990 in-state and $20,090 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at University of West Alabama?
About 35% of students at University of West Alabama complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do University of West Alabama graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, University of West Alabama students earn a median of $44,232 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of West Alabama?
Admitted students at University of West Alabama have an average SAT score of 1,015 and an ACT midpoint of 19. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend University of West Alabama?
University of West Alabama enrolls about 2,974 students.
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