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University of West Alabama Admission Requirements

Livingston, Alabama

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Chances of getting into University of West Alabama

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
74%
Admission Difficulty for University of West Alabama
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into University of West Alabama and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at University of West Alabama is 74%.  It ranks #13 in Alabama for lowest rate of acceptance. University of West Alabama is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 1,144 out of 1,539 applicants were admitted.

The school has extremely easy admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 75 percent (SAT 880/980 ACT 17/21). University of West Alabama typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.16. 31% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Testing Requirements

You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. University of West Alabama is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to confirm the most up to date testing requirements.

University of West Alabama SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
880-980
Applicants Submitting SAT 
2%
SAT Scores for University of West Alabama
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 430
SAT Math 25th 450
SAT Composite 25th 880
SAT Scores for University of West Alabama
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 470
SAT Math 75th 510
SAT Composite 75th 980
Average SAT Score 930

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What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of West Alabama?

Students who get into University of West Alabama score in the top 81 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 880-980. The school consistently admits SAT composite scores down to 880 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 830. The average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 930 out of 1600. University of West Alabama ranks #20 in Alabama for highest average SAT composite score. 2 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

University of West Alabama admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
980 and Above Good >84%
930 to 980 Avg + 74%-84%
880 to 930 Avg - 60%-74%
830 to 880 Reach 44%-60%
Less than 830 Low <44%
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University of West Alabama ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
17-21 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
69%
ACT Scores for University of West Alabama
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 16
ACT Math 25th 16
ACT Composite 25th 17
ACT Scores for University of West Alabama
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 22
ACT Math 75th 19
ACT Composite 75th 21
Average ACT Score 19

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into University of West Alabama?

University of West Alabama regularly accepts students who score 17 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 69 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 17-21. We estimate the school accepting a minimum ACT composite score around 15 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 19 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 21 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #18 in Alabama for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 69 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of West Alabama.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of West Alabama admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
21 and Above Good >84%
19 to 21 Avg + 74%-84%
17 to 19 Avg - 60%-74%
15 to 17 Reach 44%-60%
Less than 15 Low <44%
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University of West Alabama GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.16*
Typical High School Grades 
B

What GPA do you need to get into University of West Alabama?

Applicants need about average high school grades to get into University of West Alabama. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of West Alabama was 3.16 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #20 in Alabama for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as University of West Alabama accepts 74% of students who apply.

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*This school has not released high school GPA data for its incoming freshmen. In these cases, CollegeSimply employs an artificial intelligence (AI) process to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of other colleges' data. 3.16 is an estimate of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Admission Statistics

University of West Alabama admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 981 558 1,539
Accepted 723 421 1,144
Acceptance Rate 74% 75% 74%
Enrolled 203 148 351
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 28% 35% 31%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of West Alabama is $30.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of West Alabama and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of West Alabama Application Requirements
Test Scores Required
High School GPA Recommended
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of West Alabama
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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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.

FAQs

Does University of West Alabama prefer SAT or ACT?

2% of students submit their SAT scores to University of West Alabama. 69% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of West Alabama?

74% of those who apply are granted admission to University of West Alabama. Admission competition is low and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for University of West Alabama?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 880 and 980. 2% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for University of West Alabama?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 17 and 21. 69% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.