University of West Alabama Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
University of West Alabama is a public research university in Livingston, Alabama, serving roughly 2,974 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 42.65% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $44,232 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $10,990
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,684 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 42.65% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,974 80.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 34.70%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 40.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 1.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 34.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1015
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,032
- Applicants (IPEDS): 2,041
- Room & Board: $8,230 annual estimate
University of West Alabama: what the data shows
Common questions about University of West Alabama, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of West Alabama?
University of West Alabama is located in Livingston, AL (ZIP 35470).
Is University of West Alabama public or private?
University of West Alabama is a Public institution.
How much does University of West Alabama cost?
Published tuition: $10,990 in-state, $20,090 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $12,684.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,179 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,523 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,606 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $18,550 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $43,960.
How hard is it to get into University of West Alabama?
Admission rate: 42.65%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1015 and midpoint ACT 19.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of West Alabama?
Total enrollment: 2,974 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,032 students.
Graduate enrollment: 3,837 students.
About 81% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of West Alabama?
150%-time completion rate: 34.70%.
First-year retention: 64.9%.
What do graduates of University of West Alabama earn?
Median earnings: $37,106 six years after entry; $44,232 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $24,944.
58.17% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of West Alabama known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Elementary Education and Teaching (301 completions)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General (162 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (162 completions)
- Secondary Education and Teaching (142 completions)
- Special Education and Teaching, General (127 completions)
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels (90 completions)
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services (86 completions)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (72 completions)
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor (69 completions)
- Educational/Instructional Technology (65 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of West Alabama a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 42.65%; completion rate 34.70%; median earnings $44,232 at 10 years; net price $12,684. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$10,990
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of West Alabama was $10,990.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,684
2024 Value
In 2024 University of West Alabama had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,684.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$50,736 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,684 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$43,960 4-Year In-State Tuition
$80,360 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$8,230 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,206 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$20,426 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$81,704 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of West Alabama.
Financial Aid by Income Level
58.17% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
65.73% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of West Alabama was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of West Alabama in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,660 | $14,170 | $13,221 |
| 2014 | $8,018 | $14,886 | $13,092 |
| 2015 | $8,734 | $15,878 | $12,733 |
| 2016 | $8,876 | $16,162 | $13,227 |
| 2017 | $9,204 | $16,818 | $13,512 |
| 2018 | $10,040 | $18,490 | $13,975 |
| 2019 | $10,990 | $20,090 | $15,514 |
| 2020 | $10,990 | $20,090 | $16,747 |
| 2021 | $10,990 | $20,090 | $16,258 |
| 2022 | $10,990 | $20,090 | $14,006 |
| 2023 | $10,990 | $20,090 | $13,832 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
42.65% Acceptance Rate
2,041 Total Applicants
1,778 Students Admitted
315 First-Time Students Enrolled
17.72% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1015
ACT Average: 19
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of West Alabama reported total enrollment of about 2,974 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 29% male and 71% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (49.6%), Black or African American (38.9%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (3.1%). About 58.17% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 40.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
80.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of West Alabama in 2024 is 2,974 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,032 students. Graduate enrollment is about 3,837 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
64.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 49.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
14.43% 100% Completion Time
34.70% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 14.43% of students graduating from University of West Alabama completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Elementary Education and Teaching: 3% male / 97% female
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 29% male / 71% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 36% male / 64% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of West Alabama.
Return on Investment
$24,944 Median Student Debt
$44,232 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
56.39% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
771.81% Return on Investment
5.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of West Alabama.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 44 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Elementary Education and Teaching: 301 completions
2. Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 162 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 162 completions
4. Secondary Education and Teaching: 142 completions
5. Special Education and Teaching, General: 127 completions
6. Teacher Education, Multiple Levels: 90 completions
7. Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services: 86 completions
8. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 72 completions
9. Mental Health Counseling/Counselor: 69 completions
Most popular programs at University of West Alabama.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of West Alabama graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of West Alabama from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 34.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,001
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,131
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of West Alabama is a public institution located in Livingston, AL, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Elementary Education and Teaching, Educational Leadership and Administration, General, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 2,974 students. Student body composition includes White (49.6%), Black or African American (38.9%), Race/ethnicity unknown (3.1%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 42.65%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1015. The 150%-time completion rate is 34.70%. Approximately 58.17% of students receive Pell Grants. About 40.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Livingston, AL 35470
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 34.70% graduation rate at University of West Alabama falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of West Alabama located?
University of West Alabama is located in Livingston, AL.
What is University of West Alabama's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of West Alabama is 42.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,041 applicants and 1,778 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of West Alabama cost?
Reported tuition is $10,990 and average net price is $12,684 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,230 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of West Alabama?
University of West Alabama reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,032 students, White (49.6%), Black or African American (38.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of West Alabama?
About 40.3% of students at University of West Alabama are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of West Alabama?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of West Alabama reports midpoint SAT about 1015 and midpoint ACT about 19.
What do graduates of University of West Alabama earn?
Median earnings are $37,106 six years after entry and $44,232 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of West Alabama?
The 150%-time completion rate is 34.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of West Alabama students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $24,944.
Is University of West Alabama public or private?
University of West Alabama is a public institution located in Livingston, AL.
Is University of West Alabama an HBCU?
No. University of West Alabama is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of West Alabama a tribal college?
No. University of West Alabama is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Alabama college costs
- Alabama colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Alabama
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.