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University of West Alabama

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Livingston, AL

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University of West Alabama, in Livingston, AL, is a public small school, enrolling around 2,974 students. University of West Alabama is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate near 43%. Among reported majors, Accounting and Related Services shows the strongest outcomes -- $58,218/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate43%
SAT range860–1120
ACT range16–21
Undergrads2,974
Yield (admits who enroll)14%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$22,758
4-year grad rate36%
Median earnings, 10yr out$44,232

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans66%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out37%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$58,218/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$53,696/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$40,455/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$41,440/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity927
Typical room charge$4,760
Typical board charge$3,060

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is University of West Alabama's acceptance rate?

University of West Alabama in Livingston, AL admits approximately 43% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for University of West Alabama?

Admitted students at University of West Alabama typically score between 860–1120 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for University of West Alabama?

Admitted students at University of West Alabama typically score between 16–21 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of West Alabama cost?

University of West Alabama's total cost of attendance is reported at $22,758 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does University of West Alabama require students to live on campus?

No -- University of West Alabama doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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