Overview
Student Population
| Location | Livingston, Alabama |
| Online | uwa.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Rural |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Will you get in?
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Located in Livingston, Alabama, University of West Alabama is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 8,870 prospective students applied, and 3,518 were granted admission. Of those admitted 415 enrolled in the school. 4,755 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 445 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $8,450 plus fees of $1,590. University of West Alabama is ranked 960 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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University of West Alabama is rated within the lower 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of West Alabama within the 2020 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#960 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#393 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Colleges in Alabama
#9 in Best Public Colleges in Alabama
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 860/1020 |
| ACT | 18/23 |
| GPA | 3.16 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | High |
Annual Cost to Attend
Alabama Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,216 |
| Other Fees | $1,590 |
| Room and Board | $7,080 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,505 |
| Total One Year Cost | $21,841 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,216 |
| Other Fees | $1,590 |
| Room and Board | $7,080 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,505 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,291 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Health Professions | 24% |
| Business | 14% |
| English and Literature | 6% |
| Social Sciences | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=101587 IPEDS survey data for University of West Alabama.
Current students may use the University of West Alabama GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.