University of West Alabama Admission
Application Fee
$30
Graduate Application Fee
$40
Acceptance Rate
87.02%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
18.02%
Freshmen Enrollment
311
SAT Scores
905
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 3,131 students have applied and 2,156 students have allowed to admit to University of West Alabama (Acceptance rate: 68.86%). West Alabama's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 14.42 % where 311 students have finally enrolled out of 2,156 admitted students.
West Alabama acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Alabama. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Alabama A & M University and Auburn University at Montgomery, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 81.67%).
West Alabama enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Alabama. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 21.34%).
How to Apply to University of West Alabama
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply West Alabama.
| Admission | www.uwa.edu/Admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.uwa.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://www.uwa.edu/admissions/undergraduate/financialaid |
| Net Price Calculator | secure.uwa.edu/calculator/ |
| Athletic | https://catalog.uwa.edu/content.php?catoid=35&navoid=1581&hl=Student+Right+to+Know&returnto=search |
| Disability Service | https://www.uwa.edu/americandisabilityact |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at West Alabama and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of West Alabama is 905 and the average ACT score is 19. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of West Alabama is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,034). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of West Alabama | 905 | 19 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,034 | 20 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Alabama | 1,100 | 68 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of West Alabama, 11 students submitted SAT scores (4% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 905 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Alabama. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 430 | 450 | 470 |
| Mathematics | 450 | 480 | 510 |
| Total | 880 | 930 | 980 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of West Alabama, 185 students submitted ACT scores (60% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 19 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Alabama. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 17 | 19 | 21 |
| English | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 18 | 20 |
West Alabama Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of West Alabama. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Admission test scores, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
1 item is Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |