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University of West Alabama

Livingston, Alabama · Public · 2,974 undergrads

University of West Alabama admits 43% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into University of West Alabama?

43% of applicants get in

Competitive: your grades and the classes you took matter most. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 860–1120 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

2,729 applied, 1,164 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does University of West Alabama cost?

$11,531 a year in-state

Out of state: about $21,281 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $22,639.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$11,456
$30,000–$48,000$10,978
$48,000–$75,000$12,059
$75,000–$110,000$13,364
over $110,000$6,047

Out-of-state tuition is $20,710 a year, against $10,960 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $9,750 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does University of West Alabama need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

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We haven't checked University of West Alabama's fall 2027 rule yet. University of West Alabama didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. University of West Alabama's site

What it's like

2,974
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Rural
Campus setting in Livingston, AL.
65%
of first-years come back for year two.
20%
finish in four years. 38% within six.
$47.9k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$23.3k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

What is University of West Alabama's acceptance rate?
43% for fall 2024: 1,164 of 2,729 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for University of West Alabama?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 860 to 1120 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of West Alabama cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $12,059 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $22,639.
How much does University of West Alabama cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at University of West Alabama is $20,710 a year, against $10,960 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $11,531 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $9,750 tuition gap gives about $21,281 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is University of West Alabama's graduation rate?
38% of students finish within six years and 20% within four (IPEDS).