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University of West Alabama

University of West Alabama is a public university in a remote rural area with 2,673 students and a 43% acceptance rate.

Livingston, Alabama · Public · Rural, remote · 2,673 students

NCAA Division II · Gulf South Conference

Admission rate

43%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,015

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

17–22

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$12,684

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

35%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

61%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$44,232

10 years after entry

Students

2,673

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreUniversity of West Alabama courseCredits
Calculus BC3Calculus I Calculus I & II 48 credits
Biology3Introduction to Biology I Introduction to Biology I & II 48 credits
Chemistry3General Chemistry I General Chemistry I & II 48 credits
Psychology3General Psychology 3
Statistics3Introduction to Statistics 3
World History: Modern3Western Civilization I Western Civilization I & II 36 credits
European History3Western Civilization I Western Civilization I & II 36 credits
Human Geography3Introduction to Geography 3
Show all 33 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus BC3Calculus I Calculus I & II 48 credits
Biology3Introduction to Biology I Introduction to Biology I & II 48 credits
Chemistry3General Chemistry I General Chemistry I & II 48 credits
Psychology3General Psychology 3
Statistics3Introduction to Statistics 3
World History: Modern3Western Civilization I Western Civilization I & II 36 credits
European History3Western Civilization I Western Civilization I & II 36 credits
Human Geography3Introduction to Geography 3
Spanish Language and Culture3Introductory Spanish I & II8 credits
Art History3Survey of Art History I Survey of Art History I & II 36 credits
Music Theory3Music Theory I Music Theory I & II 48 credits
Art 2D Design3Design 3
Art 3D Design3Design 3
Chinese Language and Culture3Foreign Languages I & II (Chinese) 8
Comparative Government and Politics3Government Comparative 3
Computer Sci A3Microcomputer Applications 3
Drawing3Drawing I3 credits
Econ-Macroecon3Macroeconomics 3
Econ-Microecon3Microeconomics 3
English/Lang-Comp3Written English I Written English I & II 36 credits
English/Lit-Comp3Written English I Written English I&II 36 credits
Environmental Sci3Intro to Environmental Science 4
French Language and Culture3Introductory French I & II8 credits
German Language and Culture3Foreign Languages I & II (German) 8
Govt/Politics- United States3American Government 3
Italian Language and Culture3Foreign Languages I & II (Italian) 8
Japanese Language and Culture3Foreign Languages I & II (Japanese) 8
Latin3Foreign Languages I & II (Latin) 8
Physics B3College Physics I & II8 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3College Physics II4 credits
Physics C: Mechanics3College Physics I4 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture3Introductory Spanish I & II8 credits
U.S. History3American History I3 credits

Source: catalog.uwa.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels90
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other72
Business Administration and Management34
Psychology30
Communication and Media Studies, Other26
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse17
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management14
Engineering Technologies/Technicians12
Show the other 20 majors
Special Education and Teaching12
Accounting10
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences10
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other9
Biology/Biological Sciences8
Mathematics6
Biological and Physical Sciences6
Athletic Training/Trainer6
Management Information Systems6
Marketing/Marketing Management5
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other5
Exercise Science and Kinesiology4
English Language and Literature4
History3
Sociology3
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography3
Finance2
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching2
Chemistry1
Music1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Scholarships named on University of West Alabama’s own pages include Counselor’s Award; Dean’s Award; Director’s Award.

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Gulf South Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Rodeo, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Gulf South Conference

Basketball, Rodeo, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force

Faith groups

Cru, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Rural, remote

Federal locale classification

More about the place

Nearest airport

Key Field (MEI)

Nearest hub airport

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 8.0 of 20

Elevation

160 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

34°F

July high

92°F

Annual snowfall

0.0 in

Days at 90°F or higher

75 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$850 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, rural campus, NCAA Division II, similar size