The University of West Alabama
Admissions

Interested in attending The University of West Alabama?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into The University of West Alabama, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

86
%
Acceptance rate
August 10
Regular admission deadline
Test Required
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into The University of West Alabama?

86%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, West Alabama accepted 86% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 1,391 people applied and 1,192 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
750 / 884 (85%)
Men
442 / 507 (87%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at The University of West Alabama:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

25%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 25% ended up enrolling at The University of West Alabama, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into The University of West Alabama by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things West Alabama considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into The University of West Alabama?

Test Required
Testing

Grades

West Alabama is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

4%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

98%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
450
75th Percentile
510
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
430
75th Percentile
470
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
880
75th Percentile
980

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to The University of West Alabama. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 10
Regular admission deadline
September 1
Application notification

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