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About University of West Alabama

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University of West Alabama is a public university in Livingston, AL, known for its public masters university, education and business focus, and small town alabama. With an acceptance rate of 69%, UWA is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 311 students each year. Admitted students typically score between 880–980 on the SAT and 17–21 on the ACT. UWA offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $8,450 per year; the sticker price of $32,405 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of West Alabama acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

69%
Overall Accept Rate
930
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 880 – 980

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of West Alabama

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Financial Aid
UWA offers automatic merit scholarships tied to GPA and test score combinations, so review the specific thresholds on the financial aid page and confirm your scores qualify you for the highest bracket you can reach before submitting.
Test Score Strategy
UWA requires ACT or SAT scores, so request your official score reports be sent directly to Livingston early so your application file is complete before any priority deadlines.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What University of West Alabama actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$32k/yr$12.2k
30k-48k~$32k/yr$12.5k
48k-75k~$32k/yr$14.6k
75k-110k~$32k/yr$18.6k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

38%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$37k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,153
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

50%White
39%Black / African American
3%Unknown / Unreported
3%Two or More Races
3%Hispanic
2%International
1%American Indian / AK Native
0%Asian
Gender29% Men · 71% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status98% Citizens and Immigrants · 2% International
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