University of West Alabama Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Livingston, AL · Public · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 43% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 440–560 reading and writing, 420–560 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 16–21 composite
  • Average net price: $14,781 a year (2022–23)
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University of West Alabama GPA requirements

University of West Alabama requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of West Alabama hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

University of West Alabama acceptance rate

University of West Alabama admitted 1,164 of 2,729 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 43%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

University of West Alabama is a public 4-year university in Livingston, Alabama, with 2,983 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered University of West Alabama in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing440460560
SAT Math420470560
ACT Composite161921
ACT English151821
ACT Math151719
3% submitted SAT scores and 61% submitted ACT scores, as University of West Alabama reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1015 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What University of West Alabama looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Not considered
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Not considered
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with University of West Alabama's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

University of West Alabama awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $14,781 a year at University of West Alabama in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is the University of West Alabama hard to get into?

It's selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. University of West Alabama admitted 43% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Do I have a chance at the University of West Alabama with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. University of West Alabama admitted 43% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What is the acceptance rate at the University of West Alabama?

University of West Alabama's acceptance rate was 43% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,164 of 2,729 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

What GPA does the University of West Alabama look for?

University of West Alabama requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

What are the University of West Alabama's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of University of West Alabama's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 440–560 in reading and writing and 420–560 in math; ACT composite 16–21, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

How much does GPA matter at the University of West Alabama?

A lot: University of West Alabama requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers college preparatory program and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Is the University of West Alabama test optional?

Check University of West Alabama's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of West Alabama was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 3% sent SAT scores and 61% sent ACT scores.

Does the University of West Alabama consider legacy status?

No. University of West Alabama doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

How much does the University of West Alabama cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $14,781 a year at University of West Alabama in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does the University of West Alabama accept AP credit?

Yes. University of West Alabama awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check the University of West Alabama's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: University of West AlabamaU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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