University of West Alabama (UWA)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	1,019
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	74%
Students retention rate	63%
On-time graduation rate	39%

Located in Livingston, Alabama, UWA is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University of West Alabama is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, UWA emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at UWA is reported to be 39%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Alabama state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at UWA is 63% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Alabama is 73%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at UWA do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

74.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,990

Cost of attendance at University of West Alabama in 2022 for students from Alabama.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average	$10,612
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,090

Cost of attendance at University of West Alabama in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average	$22,133
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 89 of freshman students at University of West Alabama received on average $7,129 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,129

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	154	60%	$5,084	$782,903
Other Federal Grant	177	69%	$4,562	$807,450
State Grant/Scholarships	20	8%	$1,467	$29,348
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	139	54%	$5,777	$802,949
Total Grant & Scholarships	230	89%	$7,129	$1,639,747

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of West Alabama students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of West Alabama students is 39.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 47.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 30.6%.

39.1%

African American 34.4% 55 students
white 44.1% 97 students
unknown 57.1% 4 students
hispanic 25.0% 3 students
International Students 37.5% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Football Gulf South Conference
Baseball Gulf South Conference
Basketball Gulf South Conference
Track and Cross Country Gulf South Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of West Alabama provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of West Alabama offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Credit for military training

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