University of West Alabama
UWA
Livingston, Alabama 35470
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — excellent value
University of West Alabama is a public institution in Livingston with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1015, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2.7K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
38% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,232 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,832.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — West Alabama
History & Fun Facts
- •History Early history The University of West Alabama began as Livingston Female Academy in 1835.
- •As a church-related female academy, it admitted its first students in 1839.
- •The school was established by Scots-Irish Presbyterians, who controlled the majority of seats on the first board of trustees selected in 1836.
- •Jones Hall was the first building constructed on the campus in 1837, and was located near what is now Brock Hall.
- •On January 15, 1840, state lawmakers incorporated Livingston Female Academy, granted it tax-exempt status, and gave the board the authority to establish rules and regulations.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1015
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
36.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$13,000
Programs (47)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
61%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
16
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from AL state average