University of West Alabama Admission
Acceptance Rate
42.65%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
33.42%
Freshmen Enrollment
389
SAT Scores
930
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 2,729 students have applied and 1,164 students have allowed to admit to University of West Alabama (Acceptance rate: 42.65%). UWA's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 33.42 % where 389 students have finally enrolled out of 1,164 admitted students.
UWA acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Alabama. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Alabama A & M University and Auburn University at Montgomery, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 80.61%).
UWA enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Alabama. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 21.12%).
How to Apply to University of West Alabama
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UWA.
| 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 |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UWA and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of West Alabama is 930 and the average ACT score is 19. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of West Alabama is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,060). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of West Alabama | 930 | 19 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,060 | 20 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Alabama | 1,100 | 68 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of West Alabama, 13 students submitted SAT scores (3% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 930 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Alabama. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 440 | 460 | 560 |
| Mathematics | 420 | 470 | 560 |
| Total | 860 | 930 | 1,120 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of West Alabama, 239 students submitted ACT scores (61% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 19 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Alabama. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 16 | 19 | 21 |
| English | 15 | 18 | 21 |
| Mathematics | 15 | 17 | 19 |
UWA Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of West Alabama. The school requires 2 items to submit - Secondary school GPA and Secondary school record.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |