University of West Alabama

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Last Updated: March 16, 2023

Livingston, AL

$9,100

Avg in-state tuition

$18,200

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of West Alabama

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

The University of West Alabama is a small public university located on a rural campus in Livingston, Alabama. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,248, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 93%. The university offers 26 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 40%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $9,100, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $18,200.

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#2 Ranked in Best Online Special Education Undergraduate Programs of 2022
#4 Ranked in Best One-Year MBA Programs of 2022
#4 Ranked in Best Online Master's in Teaching Programs of 2022
#7 Ranked in Best Online Master's in Special Education Programs 2022
#7 Ranked in Best Online Master's in Marriage and Family (MFT) Counseling Programs of 2022
#7 Ranked in Best Online Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy Programs of 2022

Note from the President:

Our top priority is providing an educational experience to launch a successful life and career. Students often tell us UWA feels like home but with the independence they need to grow and learn. We provide an exceptional academic experience, with opportunities to excel in athletics, Greek life, leadership, and more, with the level of support that you choose along the way.

Dr. Ken Tucker, University President

60 Degree Programs

NCAA II Sports Teams & Division

60+ Student Clubs and Organizations

9 Study Abroad Programs

12+ Intramural Sports

12 Fraternity and Sorority Chapters

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

93% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

63% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

40% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Recommended

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 17-22

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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Students enrolled

82%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

48%

Black

36%

Unknown

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non-U.S. Citizen

American Indian/Alaska Native

Asian

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

75%

Socio-economic diversity

58% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,216
On-campus room and board	$7,510
On-campus other expenses	$3,505
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$7,200
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$3,505
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$3,505

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$21,331	$30,431
Off-campus without family	$21,021	$30,121
Off-campus with family	$13,821	$22,921

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Conservation Biology
	Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Management Information Systems, General
	Finance, General
	Accounting
	Business Administration and Management, General
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication and Media Studies, Other
4	Education
	Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Educational/Instructional Media Design
	Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
5	Engineering Technologies/Technicians
	Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
	Engineering Technology, General
6	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
7	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Athletic Training/Trainer
	Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
	Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
8	History
	History, General
9	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
10	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
	Biological and Physical Sciences
11	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
12	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
13	Psychology
	Experimental Psychology
	Psychology, General
14	Social Sciences
	Sociology
	Econometrics and Quantitative Economics

University of West Alabama

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School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About University of West Alabama

Rankings

Note from the President:

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II with football

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Degrees Awarded by Program

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Education

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

English Language And Literature/Letters

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Social Sciences

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Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.