University of West Alabama: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3662 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1035 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #963 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #15 of 33 | In Alabama |
| #4439 of 5,529 | For Social Psychology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 43%
- Undergraduates
- 2,983
- Graduates
- 3,837
- Male:Female Ratio
- 25:75
- 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 43% and is among the top 12% 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 | 43% | 45% | 41% |
| Applicants | 2,729 | 973 | 1,756 |
| Admissions | 1,164 | 436 | 728 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 383 | 139 | 244 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 3 | 3 |
591 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
5,126 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
13 or 3%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 860
or below
75% of them
had 1120
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of West Alabama are 860-1120 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
239 or 61%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 21
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of West Alabama are 16-21 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | 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 | 3768 (55%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2360 (35%) |
| Two or more races | 186 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 186 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 155 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 105 (2%) |
| Asian | 24 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (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
- $9,037
- 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 | 890 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,244 |
| Room charge | $4,880 |
| Meal charge | $3,364 |
University of West Alabama majors
University of West Alabama has granted 401 bachelor's degrees across 28 programs, 1,093 master's across 17 programs, and 12 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 | 249 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 34 | 128 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 142 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 12 | 92 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 94 | |||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 90 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 72 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 69 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 62 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 57 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 57 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 32 | 17 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 26 | 18 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | 42 | ||
| Psychology, General | 30 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 26 | |||
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 25 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 14 | 10 | ||
| Conservation Biology | 16 | |||
| Education, Other | 12 | |||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 12 | |||
| Accounting | 10 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 10 | |||
| Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 9 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 6 | |||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 6 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 6 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 5 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 5 | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 5 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 4 | |||
| History, General | 3 | |||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 3 | |||
| Sociology, General | 3 | |||
| Automotive Engineering Technology & Technician | 2 | |||
| Finance, General | 2 | |||
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology & Technician | 2 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |||
| Experimental Psychology | 1 | |||
| Music, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 36 | 401 | 1,093 | 12 |
University of West Alabama has a graduation rate of 35%, which is among the 17% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 35% | 28% | 39% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of West Alabama has published 398 scientific papers with 6,766 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Engineering, Law, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 8 |
| 1994 | 1 | 10 |
| 1995 | 2 | 6 |
| 1996 | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 | 7 | 7 |
| 1998 | 6 | 16 |
| 1999 | 6 | 14 |
| 2000 | 3 | 15 |
| 2001 | 3 | 25 |
| 2002 | 8 | 28 |
| 2003 | 6 | 32 |
| 2004 | 5 | 31 |
| 2005 | 8 | 23 |
| 2006 | 6 | 44 |
| 2007 | 6 | 61 |
| 2008 | 6 | 72 |
| 2009 | 5 | 88 |
| 2010 | 16 | 77 |
| 2011 | 9 | 125 |
| 2012 | 6 | 172 |
| 2013 | 6 | 159 |
| 2014 | 18 | 153 |
| 2015 | 19 | 157 |
| 2016 | 21 | 240 |
| 2017 | 23 | 207 |
| 2018 | 23 | 286 |
| 2019 | 26 | 367 |
| 2020 | 29 | 543 |
| 2021 | 19 | 677 |
| 2022 | 21 | 712 |
| 2023 | 26 | 844 |
| 2024 | 21 | 816 |
| 2025 | 22 | 842 |
University of West Alabama alumni
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Jey Uso
- Enrolled in the University of West Alabama
- Studied in 2003-2005
- Occupations
- professional wrestler
- Biography
-
Joshua Samuel Fatu, better known by the ring name Jey Uso, is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand under the epithet "Main Event" Jey Uso and is one-half of the current World Tag Team Champions with his brother Jimmy as The Usos. He is also a member of the Anoaʻi family of 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, better known by his ring name Jimmy Uso, is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand and is one-half of the current World Tag Team Champions with his twin brother Jey Uso as The Usos in their fourth reign. He is a member of the Anoaʻi family of professional wrestlers.
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Malcolm Butler
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Malcolm Terel Butler is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL). A two-time Super Bowl champion and 2015 Pro Bowl selection during his tenure with the New England Patriots, Butler is best known for his goal-line interception in the final seconds of Super Bowl XLIX, which prevented a go-ahead touchdown by the Seattle Seahawks and effectively ensured the Patriots' victory. It is regarded as one of the greatest plays in NFL history.
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Jeremy Pruitt
- Occupations
- head coachdefensive coordinatorAmerican football playerAmerican football coach
- Biography
-
Jeremy Pruitt is an American football coach. 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.
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 | 505 |
| 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 |