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University of West Alabama

#669 in US ranking Livingston, AL
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Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$22,639
Tuition & fees
$12,132
Avg. aid
$6,532
Receiving aid
99%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
43%
SAT range
860–1120
ACT range
16–21

Outcomes

Graduation rate
35%
Median salary
$41,689
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at University of West Alabama?

UWA's reported recurring campus events include Serendipity, Springfest, and Miss Paragon. Together with homecoming and athletic events, they provide occasions for students to gather outside class.

Event formats, dates, and sponsoring groups can change from year to year. A student interested in attending or taking part should use the current campus events calendar rather than assume a past schedule still applies. For commuters in particular, the timing of an event can determine whether it is a realistic way to participate in campus life.

What are the student housing and dining options at University of West Alabama?

The University of West Alabama offers college-operated housing to undergraduates, including coeducational housing. Residence-hall entrances are reported to use electronic access, and housing units have high-speed internet access. Availability of housing does not mean a particular room or building is guaranteed.

Students considering campus housing should review the current application process, eligibility rules, contract dates, and what is included in the room rate. Meal-plan requirements and dining options should be checked alongside the housing contract, particularly for students with dietary needs or schedules that keep them away from campus at standard meal times.

Most UWA students do not live on campus. For someone choosing between residential and off-campus living, the comparison should include transportation, food, utilities, and the length of each commitment - not rent or a residence-hall charge alone.

University of West Alabama Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

61

University of West Alabama Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
19:1
Undergraduates living on campus
26%
Campus size
600 acres

University of West Alabama Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

University of West Alabama Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Julia Tutwiler Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

University of West Alabama Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

University of West Alabama Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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