Livingston, AL

University of West Alabama

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
University of West Alabama is a four-year, public school located in Livingston, AL.
It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification.
University of West Alabama is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

43% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 2,729 applied, 1,164 accepted, and 389 enrolled in UWA.
142 men and 247 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

930 SAT, 19 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 930 and ACT score is 19. The SAT score of 930 is a little bit lower than average, 33 to 41 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total8609301120
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing440460560
Math420470560
ACT Score
Composite161921
Math151719
English151821

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $10,990 for Alabama residents and $20,090 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $6,868 for Alabama residents and $13,546 for others.
Tuition has not increased and remains the same as last year at University of West Alabama.

Financial Aid

1,794 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $6,173.
For freshmen, 291 students (97%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $7,790.

Student Population

A total of 6,820 students enrolled UWA in 2025.
By gender, 1,740 men and 5,080 women students are enrolled.
There are 2,983 undergraduate and 3,837 graduate students.

58 Major Programs

  • 20 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of UWA is 35%.
The retention rate is 65% for full-time and 65% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
35%
Retention Rate
65%
Students to Faculty Ratio
19 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 347 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for UWA and the average faculty salary is $72,302. The studetns to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.
There are 677 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $53,594.
Number of Faculties
347
Average Faculty Salary
$72,302
Number of Staffs
677
Average Staff Salary
$53,594

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries