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University of West Alabama

University of West Alabama

Livingston, AL · Rural · 2,974 students
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$12,684
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
36%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$44,232
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
43%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

The University of West Alabama, located in the historic town of Livingston, is best known for its deep roots in educator preparation through the Julia Tutwiler College of Education, alongside respected programs in nursing, environmental science, and business administration. A distinctive hallmark of the institution is its Center for the Study of the Black Belt, which connects academic research in ecology, history, and community development directly to the surrounding rural region. On campus, students enjoy a tight-knit, personalized learning environment characterized by close faculty mentorship, active student organizations, and spirited NCAA Division II Gulf South Conference athletics.

Wikipedia:The University of West Alabama (UWA) is a public university in Livingston, Alabama, United States. Founded in 1835, the school began as a church-supported school for young women called "Livingston Female Academy".

Location
Livingston, AL, 35470 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
MEM · Memphis
198 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$10,990$20,090
Housing & food (on campus)$8,230$8,230
Books & supplies$1,206$1,206
Cost of attendance$22,758$43,632
Average net price$12,684Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$20,090
In-state: $10,990
Housing & food (on campus)$8,230
Books & supplies$1,206
Cost of attendance$43,632
In-state: $22,758
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $12,684
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.uwa.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2025-26
University of West Alabama’s own figures for 2025-2026, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$20,475
Fees$1,890
Books & supplies$972
Personal expenses$1,935
Transportation$1,935
Total published by the school$43,632
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$12,179
$30–48k
$12,523
$48–75k
$14,606
$75–110k
$18,550
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
36%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
14%
Back for yr 2
65%
Transferred
36%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
39% graduated · 38% transferred · 23% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$37,106
10 yrs after entry$44,232
Debt
Median at graduation$24,944
Monthly payment$264
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$27k
90th percentile$39,500
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
43%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1015
R 440–560 · M 420–560
ACT midpoint
19
Comp 16–21 · E 15–21 · M 15–19
SAT middle 50%: 860–1120
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Student Body
Gender
Men 29%Women 71%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
19 : 1
Pell grant
58%
First-gen
40%
Family income
$25,552
Independent
22%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
19%
Race & ethnicity
White
50%
Hispanic
3%
Black
39%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Rodeo
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$37,106
After 10 yrs
$44,232
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods72
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other62
Business Administration, Management and Operations31
Psychology, General30
Communication and Media Studies27
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness16
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing15
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas12
Biology, General10
Accounting and Related Services10
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General9
Special Education and Teaching8
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other8
Mathematics7
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions6
Management Information Systems and Services5
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$420,514
Full-time faculty
34%
Faculty salary
$8,001/mo
Teaching spend
$8,131
per student
Federal loans
66%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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