University of West Alabama

3/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Livingston, AL
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Overview

Total enrollment

6,820

Location Livingston, Alabama
Website uwa.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Remote Rural

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Livingston, Alabama, the University of West Alabama is a public institution situated in the western region of the state, approximately 60 miles southwest of Tuscaloosa. The 600-acre rural campus features traditional brick buildings and modern academic facilities amid a small-town setting. Founded in 1835 as Livingston Female Academy, the institution evolved through several iterations before becoming a coeducational university in 1967. UWA maintains a moderately selective admission policy and offers undergraduate and graduate programs, with particular strengths in education, business, and online learning programs. The university houses students in several residence halls across campus and competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Tigers, participating in the Gulf South Conference.

University of West Alabama is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.

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Ratings

University of West Alabama is rated within the lower 24% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10.

Overall Rating

3 out of 10
Academics

4 out of 10
Resources

3 out of 10
Outcomes

2 out of 10
Value

1 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for University of West Alabama within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 860/1120
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 16/21

Acceptance Rate

42.7%

Applications Due Aug 10, 2027
Enrollment Rate 33.4%
Application Fee $30

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Annual Cost to Attend

Alabama Resident Tuition

$10,990

Out of State Resident Tuition

$20,090

Breakdown

Tuition $10,990
Books and Supplies $1,206
Other Fees $1,890
Room and Board $8,230
Budget for Other Expenses $3,600
Total One Year Cost $25,916

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$38,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

28% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of West Alabama are Education, Health Professions, and Business. 27% of students major in Education, 24% in Health Professions, and 14% in Business.