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Public · Livingston, Alabama

University of West Alabama

Rural campus · 2,974 undergraduates · 19 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
43%
ACT middle 50%
16–21
Average net price
$12,684
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
35%
Julia Tutwiler joined the faculty in 1881 as co-principal
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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What University of West Alabama costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$12,179
$30,001 – $48,000
$12,523
$48,001 – $75,000
$14,606
$75,001 – $110,000
$18,550
Over $110,000
–

For students receiving federal aid, at in-state tuition.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$22,758
Tuition, in-state
$10,990
Tuition, out-of-state
$20,090
First-years given a grant by the school
69%
Average grant from the school
$5,668
Median debt at graduation
$24,944
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
43%
SAT middle 50%
860–1120
ACT middle 50%
16–21
Test scores
Considered, not required
First-year retention
63%

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University of West Alabama athletics

NCAA D2, 8 women's and 8 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Baseball–43
Basketball1515
Cross country2127
Football–116
Rodeo2018
Soccer2525
Softball23–
Tennis1010
Track & field2127
Volleyball16–

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Multi/interdisciplinary studies
23%
Education
21%
Health professions
18%
Business & marketing
8%
Parks, recreation & fitness
7%
Psychology
6%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
35%
First-year retention
63%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$44,232
Median debt at graduation
$24,944
Students with a Pell grant
58%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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