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University of West Alabama
University of West Alabama admits a bit under 50% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at University of West Alabama, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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University of West Alabama anchors the college town of Livingston, AL, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Accounting and Related Services, where graduates median $58,218 four years out. 58.2% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 2,974 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 64.9% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 820 and 978 — below the AL middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of West Alabama's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of West Alabama received 2,041 applications and admitted 1,778 (87.1%), with 315 enrolling.
You can apply to University of West Alabama without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 820 and 978; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 470 | 520 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 350 | 385 | 428 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 19 | 22 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of West Alabama compares
| University of West Alabama | Alabama median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 42.6% | 74.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $10,990 | $12,535 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $44,232 | $44,312 | $53,781 |
At $44,232, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($44,312). Look at University of West Alabama's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $10,990 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $20,090. For non-residents, University of West Alabama's $20,090 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 2,974 undergrads, University of West Alabama is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
Fewer than half of University of West Alabama students — 34.7% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at University of West Alabama
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $58,218 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,696 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $41,440 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $40,455 |
Median earnings for these 4 University of West Alabama programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $44,232 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 25 additional University of West Alabama programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of West Alabama?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 820–978 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 42.6% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of West Alabama's acceptance rate?
87.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,778 admitted from 2,041 applicants.
How much does University of West Alabama cost?
In-state tuition is $10,990; out-of-state students pay $20,090. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of West Alabama graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $44,232 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Alabama
- University of Montevallo — 53.8% admitted
- Oakwood University — 45.2% admitted
- Auburn University — 45.9% admitted
- Tuskegee University — 48.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.