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University of West Alabama Admission Requirements

Livingston, Alabama

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Your chances of getting into University of West Alabama

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

68.9%
Admission Difficulty for University of West Alabama
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of West Alabama is 68.9%.  Its admission rate is the 11th lowest in Alabama.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into University of West Alabama and can you get accepted?

University of West Alabama is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 2,156 out of the 3,131 who applied were admitted.

University of West Alabama typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.16. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into University of West Alabama?

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to University of West Alabama you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.16 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school
  • Score 930 on the SAT
  • Score 19 on the ACT

University of West Alabama GPA

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?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into University of West Alabama are to have around a 3.16 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as University of West Alabama accepts 69% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at University of West Alabama is 3.16 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #20 in Alabama for highest average GPA.

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*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.16 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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University of West Alabama SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

880-980

Applicants Submitting SAT 

4%
SAT Scores for University of West Alabama
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 430
Math 25th Percentile 450
Composite 25th Percentile 880
SAT Scores for University of West Alabama
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 470
Math 75th Percentile 510
Composite 75th Percentile 980
Average SAT Score 930

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at University of West Alabama is 930 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 880-980. Students who get into University of West Alabama score in the top 81 percent of all SAT test takers..  University of West Alabama ranks #20 in the state of Alabama for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 930 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. University of West Alabama regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 880 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 880, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 830, but scores this low are outside the normal range. 4 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 930, you have around a 69% chance of being admitted. A 980 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 81% chance of getting in.

University of West Alabama admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
980 and Above Good >81%
930 to 980 Avg + 69%-81%
880 to 930 Avg - 54%-69%
830 to 880 Reach 38%-54%
Less than 830 Low <38%
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University of West Alabama ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

17-21 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

60%
ACT Scores for University of West Alabama
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 16
Math 25th Percentile 16
Composite 25th Percentile 17
ACT Scores for University of West Alabama
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 20
Math 75th Percentile 20
Composite 75th Percentile 21
Average ACT Score 19

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

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

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to University of West Alabama is 19, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 17 and 21.  The school ranks #19 in Alabama for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 19. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 17 and score in the score in the top 69 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 15.

60 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of West Alabama.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into University of West Alabama for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 19 score has around 69% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 81% with a 21 ACT score.

University of West Alabama admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
21 and Above Good >81%
19 to 21 Avg + 69%-81%
17 to 19 Avg - 54%-69%
15 to 17 Reach 38%-54%
Less than 15 Low <38%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

University of West Alabama admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,147 984 3,131
Accepted 1,492 664 2,156
Acceptance Rate 69% 67% 69%
Enrolled 187 124 311
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% 19% 14%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 10, 2025

Days left to Apply

262

Applicants have 262 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Aug 10, 2025.

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 to be considered for admission
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

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

Admission Requirements Summary

Because University of West Alabama is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.16 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 930 on the SAT and 19 on the ACT will further lock in your application.

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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.

Last updated February 24, 2024