University of West Alabama: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3933 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1104 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1033 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #17 of 33 | In Alabama |
| #4016 of 4,239 | For Education Majors |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 69%
- Undergraduates
- 2,427
- Graduates
- 3,433
- Male:Female Ratio
- 24:76
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- uwa.edu
University of West Alabama Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of West Alabama has an acceptance rate of 69% and is among the top 31% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 67% | 69% |
| Applicants | 3,131 | 984 | 2,147 |
| Admissions | 2,156 | 664 | 1,492 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 300 | 119 | 181 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 11 | 5 | 6 |
477 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4,362 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
11 or 4%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 880
or below
75% of them
had 980
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of West Alabama are 880-980 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
185 or 60%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 21
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of West Alabama are 17-21 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2877 (49%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1895 (33%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 669 (11%) |
| Hispanic | 154 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 104 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 103 (2%) |
| Asian | 10 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,291
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,100 | $6,678 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,100 | $6,678 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $18,200 | $13,356 |
| Fee in-district | $1,890 | $190 |
| Fee in-state | $1,890 | $190 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,890 | $190 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 927 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,820 |
| Room charge | $4,760 |
| Meal charge | $3,060 |
University of West Alabama majors
University of West Alabama has granted 397 bachelor's degrees across 27 programs, 1,214 master's across 17 programs, and 14 doctorate degrees in Education, Other. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of West Alabama.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 270 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 23 | 116 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 130 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 115 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 14 | 96 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 100 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 88 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 18 | 58 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 72 | |||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 26 | 34 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 52 | |||
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 47 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 45 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 45 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 36 | 7 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 34 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 30 | |||
| Psychology, General | 28 | |||
| Accounting | 19 | |||
| Conservation Biology | 18 | |||
| Education, Other | 14 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 14 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 6 | 3 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 9 | |||
| Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 9 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 9 | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 9 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | |||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 7 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 7 | |||
| Sociology, General | 7 | |||
| Experimental Psychology | 6 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 6 | |||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 5 | |||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 4 | |||
| History, General | 4 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |||
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology & Technician | 3 | |||
| Automotive Engineering Technology & Technician | 2 | |||
| Finance, General | 2 | |||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 41 | 397 | 1,214 | 14 |
University of West Alabama has a graduation rate of 38%, which is among the 21% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 38% | 36% | 40% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of West Alabama has published 311 scientific papers with 3,923 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Sociology, Computer Science, Psychology, Political Science, Medicine, Law, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 | 7 | 5 |
| 1998 | 4 | 16 |
| 1999 | 5 | 13 |
| 2000 | 2 | 11 |
| 2001 | 3 | 17 |
| 2002 | 7 | 17 |
| 2003 | 5 | 20 |
| 2004 | 5 | 27 |
| 2005 | 6 | 18 |
| 2006 | 7 | 36 |
| 2007 | 5 | 40 |
| 2008 | 6 | 45 |
| 2009 | 5 | 63 |
| 2010 | 15 | 54 |
| 2011 | 9 | 92 |
| 2012 | 4 | 123 |
| 2013 | 4 | 114 |
| 2014 | 16 | 119 |
| 2015 | 17 | 115 |
| 2016 | 21 | 160 |
| 2017 | 18 | 138 |
| 2018 | 16 | 218 |
| 2019 | 21 | 255 |
| 2020 | 26 | 385 |
| 2021 | 20 | 498 |
| 2022 | 19 | 563 |
| 2023 | 20 | 668 |
University of West Alabama alumni
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Malcolm Butler
- Occupations
- player of American football
- Biography
-
Malcolm Terel Butler is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He previously played in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons. Butler played his first four seasons with the New England Patriots, who signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2014, and spent his next three seasons with the Tennessee Titans. After retiring ahead of the 2021 season, he returned to the Patriots the following year, but was released when he suffered a preseason injury.
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Jeremy Pruitt
- Occupations
- defensive coordinatorhead coachAmerican football coachplayer of American football
- Biography
-
Jeremy Pruitt is an American football coach who most recently was a senior defensive assistant for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as the head coach at the University of Tennessee from 2018 to 2020 and defensive coordinator at the University of Alabama from 2016 to 2017, University of Georgia from 2014 to 2015, and Florida State University in 2013.
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Jey Uso
- Enrolled in the University of West Alabama
- Studied in 2003-2005
- Occupations
- professional wrestler
- Biography
-
Joshua Samuel Fatu is an American professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand under the ring name Jey Uso. He is a member of the renowned Anoaʻi family of Samoan professional wrestlers.
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Jimmy Uso
- Enrolled in the University of West Alabama
- Studied in 2003-2003
- Occupations
- professional wrestler
- Biography
-
Jonathan Solofa Fatu is an American professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand under the ring name Jimmy Uso, and is a member of The Bloodline. He spent most of his career with his twin brother Jey Uso as The Usos. He is a member of wrestling's renowned Anoaʻi family. His bloodline includes his father Rikishi and his great uncles the Wild Samoans.
General info
| Alternative names | UWA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1835 |
| Motto | Do something that matters. |
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | Mid - August to early May |
| Total FTE staff | 475 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | Station One Livingston, Alabama, 35470 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 3,000 |
| Phone | 2056523400 |