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University of West Alabama

University of West Alabama is a medium, public institution located in Livingston, al. Founded in 1835, University of West Alabama offers undergraduate degrees in 47 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 2,424 undergraduates
cost $10,990 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into University of West Alabama? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 68.9%
SAT score average 1015
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $30
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Key deadlines

June
30
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10
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of West Alabama is known for one of its top majors: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
18 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Education and Teaching
Health and Medical Professions
Other
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Educational Administration and Supervision
Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Special Education and Teaching
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $10,990
Additional expenses
Room & board $7,820
Books & supplies $1,216
Other expenses $3,600
Cost of attendance* $23,626
Average financial aid package $9,822
Estimated cost $13,804 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $20,090
Additional expenses
Room & board $7,820
Books & supplies $1,216
Other expenses $3,600
Cost of attendance* $32,726
Average financial aid package $9,822
Estimated cost $22,904 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of West Alabama has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,424, with gender binary students split 30% male and 70% female.

Total enrollment

5,699

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
19%
African American %
16%
Hispanic American %
1%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
1%
Unknown %
63%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of West Alabama, students love their Phi Eta Sigma, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map Station One, Livingston, AL 35470
phone 205-652-3400
address www.uwa.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Phi eta sigma

Uwa student rural health association

Rotoract

Fli society

Phi mu

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of West Alabama to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of West Alabama?

University of West Alabama is located in Livingston, al.

What is the acceptance rate at University of West Alabama? 

The acceptance rate for University of West Alabama is 69%.

What’s the average GPA for University of West Alabama?

The average high school GPA for University of West Alabama students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of West Alabama?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of West Alabama including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $94,504.

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