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University of West Alabama

UWA

Livingston, Alabama 35470

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

University of West Alabama is a public institution in Livingston with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1015, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.7K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

38% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,232 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,832.

Established
1835
Motto
"There's something about this place."
Mascot
LUie the Tiger
Type
Public university
Conference
Gulf South Conference East Division
Division
Division II

Campus Visits

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87%Acceptance
1015SAT Avg
2,666Students
17:1Student:Faculty
38%Grad Rate
$44,232Earnings 10yr
$13,832Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of West Alabama Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate87.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1015

Reading & WritingMid: 450
470550
MathMid: 480
350428

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 19
1722

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

87.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1015

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,990
Tuition (out-of-state)$20,090
Room & Board$8,166
Books & Supplies$1,206
Total Cost of Attendance$22,402
Average Net Price$13,832
Median Debt at Graduation$24,944
Monthly Payment (10yr)$264

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,773
$30–48K$12,806
$48–75K$14,480
$75–110K$16,763
$110K+$16,755

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,832

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

36.3%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

16

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (47)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,666
Gender Split
71% / 29%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
54%

Race & Ethnicity

White 47%
Black 38%
Hispanic 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate38.0%
Freshman Retention60.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,106
8 Years$39,584
10 Years$44,232

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$34,300
Men
$46,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — West Alabama

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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