University of West Alabama
tuition & fees
$20,090
graduate tuition & fees
$13,546
acceptance rate
43%
Student Population
6,820
online students
5,126
Number of Programs
58
Financial Aid Amount
$6,532
SAT Scores
930
Graduation Rate
35%
University of West Alabama is a Public, 4 years college located in Livingston, Alabama. UWA ranked 10th in Alabama Colleges and 27th in Federal Region IV.
It has a total enrollment of 6,820 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. UWA's acceptance rate is 42.65% last year (undergraduate school).
University of West Alabama is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of West Alabama and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | Station One, Livingston, AL 35470 |
| Phone | 205-652-3400 |
| WEB | www.uwa.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.uwa.edu/Admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://www.uwa.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://www.uwa.edu/admissions/undergraduate/financialaid |
| Net Price Calculator | secure.uwa.edu/calculator/ |
| Athletic | https://catalog.uwa.edu/content.php?catoid=35&navoid=1581&hl=Student+Right+to+Know&returnto=search |
| Disability Service | https://www.uwa.edu/americandisabilityact |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of West Alabama is 42.65% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 33.42%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 42.65 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 33.42 % |
Tuition & Fees
UWA's 2025 tuition & fees is $10,990 for Alabama residents and $20,090 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($20,090).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $6,868 for Alabama residents and $13,546 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
| Alabama Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $10,990 | $20,090 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $6,868 | $13,546 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 6,820 students have enrolled at UWA (2024-2025). Among them, 5,126 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. UWA has 2,983 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 3,837 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 6,820 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,983 |
| Graduate Students | 3,837 |
| Online Enrollment | 5,126 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
UWA offers 58 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by UWA
| Number of programs | 58 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |