University of West Alabama: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3931 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1099 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1027 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #18 of 33 | In Alabama |
| #4396 of 4,586 | For Education Majors |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Undergraduates
- 2,673
- Graduates
- 3,521
- 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 87% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 80% | 92% |
| Applicants | 2,041 | 804 | 1,237 |
| Admissions | 1,778 | 643 | 1,135 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 309 | 125 | 184 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 1 | 5 |
515 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4,627 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
14 or 4%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 820
or below
75% of them
had 978
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of West Alabama are 820-978 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
310 or 98%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 22
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of West Alabama are 17-22 (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 | 3318 (54%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2062 (33%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 343 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 166 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 159 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 92 (1%) |
| Asian | 12 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (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
- $7,790
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
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 | 920 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,186 |
| Room charge | $4,880 |
| Meal charge | $3,306 |
University of West Alabama majors
University of West Alabama has granted 357 bachelor's degrees across 27 programs, 1,082 master's across 17 programs, and 9 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 | 238 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 127 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 31 | 93 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 8 | 93 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 99 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 77 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 12 | 63 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 72 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 62 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 60 | |||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 27 | 32 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 57 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 38 | 15 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 42 | |||
| Conservation Biology | 33 | |||
| Psychology, General | 30 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 27 | |||
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 22 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 16 | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 11 | |||
| Accounting | 10 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 | |||
| Education, Other | 9 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 9 | |||
| Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 8 | |||
| Experimental Psychology | 7 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 4 | 1 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 5 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 5 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | |||
| History, General | 4 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 4 | |||
| Automotive Engineering Technology & Technician | 3 | |||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 3 | |||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 3 | |||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 3 | |||
| Sociology, General | 2 | |||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 1 | |||
| Finance, General | 1 | |||
| Music, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 41 | 357 | 1,082 | 9 |
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% | 33% | 41% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of West Alabama has published 378 scientific papers with 6,107 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, Engineering, Law, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 3 |
| 1993 | 1 | 8 |
| 1994 | 1 | 10 |
| 1995 | 2 | 6 |
| 1996 | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 | 7 | 7 |
| 1998 | 6 | 16 |
| 1999 | 6 | 14 |
| 2000 | 2 | 15 |
| 2001 | 3 | 25 |
| 2002 | 7 | 27 |
| 2003 | 6 | 31 |
| 2004 | 5 | 31 |
| 2005 | 8 | 23 |
| 2006 | 6 | 44 |
| 2007 | 6 | 61 |
| 2008 | 6 | 71 |
| 2009 | 5 | 87 |
| 2010 | 16 | 76 |
| 2011 | 8 | 122 |
| 2012 | 6 | 171 |
| 2013 | 6 | 159 |
| 2014 | 18 | 153 |
| 2015 | 19 | 154 |
| 2016 | 21 | 239 |
| 2017 | 23 | 207 |
| 2018 | 23 | 286 |
| 2019 | 26 | 365 |
| 2020 | 29 | 543 |
| 2021 | 19 | 676 |
| 2022 | 21 | 713 |
| 2023 | 26 | 843 |
| 2024 | 20 | 813 |
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 is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand under the ring name Jey Uso. He is a member of the 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, better known by his ring name Jimmy Uso, is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand. He is one half of the tag team The Usos with his twin brother Jey. He is a member of wrestling's renowned Anoaʻi family. His bloodline includes his father Rikishi, his cousin Roman Reigns and his great uncles the Wild Samoans.
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Malcolm Butler
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Malcolm Terel Butler is an American former professional football cornerback who 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. In his final three seasons, he was a member of the Tennessee Titans.
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Jeremy Pruitt
- Occupations
- American football playerAmerican football coachhead coachdefensive coordinator
- 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.
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 | 501 |
| 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 |