University of West Alabama Acceptance Rate
Livingston, Alabama · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,041
- Admitted
- 1,778
- Yield
- 17.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of West Alabama's acceptance rate has risen from 72% in 2014–15 to 87.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,014 to 2,041 (+101%) over that period.
Its 87.1% rate makes University of West Alabama more selective than about 27% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Alabama schools, it is more selective than about 22%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (91.8% for women vs 80% for men, a 11.8-point gap). University of West Alabama has been test-optional since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 17.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,014 | 730 | 72% | 350 |
| 2015–16 | 1,195 | 878 | 73.5% | 420 |
| 2016–17 | 1,032 | 548 | 53.1% | 377 |
| 2017–18 | 7,388 | 2,084 | 28.2% | 461 |
| 2018–19 | 8,870 | 3,518 | 39.7% | 415 |
| 2019–20 | 7,569 | 2,644 | 34.9% | 322 |
| 2020–21 | 1,834 | 1,708 | 93.1% | 257 |
| 2021–22 | 1,539 | 1,144 | 74.3% | 351 |
| 2022–23 | 3,131 | 2,156 | 68.9% | 311 |
| 2023–24 | 2,041 | 1,778 | 87.1% | 315 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,237 | 1,135 | 91.8% |
| Men | 804 | 643 | 80% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 470–550 | 4% |
| SAT Math | 350–428 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–22 | 98% |
How University of West compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of West Alabama's acceptance rate?
University of West Alabama's acceptance rate is 87.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,778 admitted of 2,041 applicants).
Is University of West Alabama test optional?
University of West Alabama is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of West Alabama?
University of West Alabama received 2,041 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,778.
What SAT score do you need for University of West Alabama?
Admitted students at University of West Alabama typically scored 470–550 on SAT Reading/Writing and 350–428 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of West Alabama getting harder to get into?
University of West Alabama has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 72% in 2014–15 to 87.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.uwa.edu/.