The University of West Alabama

The University of West Alabama is a public, state school in an small town setting in Livingston, Alabama. The University of West Alabama was founded in 1835 and now enrolls around 5,734 students a year, including 2,248 undergrads.

The University of West Alabama offers housing for up to 1,019 students. Most students live off campus,.

The University of West Alabama's endowment was valued at $428958 thousand in 2021. For each full-time professor, there are about 14 undergraduates enrolled at The University of West Alabama.

2021 The University of West Alabama Admissions Facts At-a Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	93%
Mean ACT score	20
In-State Tuition	$9,100
Out-of-State	$18,200

The University of West Alabama Regular Decision Deadline 2022

Early Admission at The University of West Alabama

The University of West Alabama does not offer early decision or early action.

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The University of West Alabama Acceptance Rate

It is slightly difficult to get into The University of West Alabama. The acceptance rate at The University of West Alabama is 93%. Last year, 1,834 students applied to The University of West Alabama and 1,708 were admitted.

The University of West Alabama Waitlist 2021

The University of West Alabama reports that no students were waitlisted or admitted off the waitlist in 2021.

How Do I Get Into The University of West Alabama?

The University of West Alabama is considered slightly difficult to get into. Every admissions committee has a different way of evaulating applicants, but most look at a combination of grades, test scoes, activities, as well as essays and recommendations. To apply to The University of West Alabama, applicants must submit the following items.

The University of West Alabama Application Requirements

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for some	Details (if any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.0
Transcript of High School Record	√

The University of West Alabama Average GPA and Test Scores

The mean ACT score for The University of West Alabama students is 20.

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Does The University of West Alabama Require Test Scores?

The University of West Alabama is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

Out of all applicants, 0% submitted the SAT. 100% submitted the ACT.

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Dorms at The University of West Alabama

Yes! The University of West Alabama provides on-campus housing for up to 1,019 students.

The University of West Alabama students are active in the school's Phi Eta Sigma, UWA Student Rural Health Association and Rotoract. Serendipity, Springfest, and and Miss Paragon are a few of the events that the campus rallies behind each year.

Click the Student Life tab above to learn more about the student body and campus life at The University of West Alabama.

Financial Aid at The University of West Alabama

The University of West Alabama meets 26% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend The University of West Alabama full-time are awarded $11,349 a year in financial aid, on average.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded ona first-come, first-serve basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can.. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Is The University of West Alabama a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Retention, graduation, and job placement statistics all give valuable information about the quality of the student experience, before and after graduation.

Retention and Graduation Rates at The University of West Alabama

About 63% of students who start at The University of West Alabama return the next year. Out of the 349 students who started at The University of West Alabama as first-time freshman, 75 graduate within four years.

The University of West Alabama's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 39%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes and Debt for The University of West Alabama Grads

Job placement rates after graduation, average starting salaries, and the debt students graduate with can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 46% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Recent grads have an average starting salary of $34,700 a year. Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $19,269 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

Based on this information, how does The University of West Alabama sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is The University of West Alabama a good school for you?

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Where is The University of West Alabama?

The University of West Alabama is located in the small town setting of Livingston, Alabama.

If you want to see The University of West Alabama for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 20/59 to Livingston, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Key Field.

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