University of West Alabama (UWA) Admission Requirement

University of West Alabama (UWA) Admission Requirement

Freshman Admission 

Must submit the following:

  • Application and $30 Application Fee (application available online)
  • Official high school transcripts (students must submit an official high school transcript showing course work through the time of application and submit a final transcript after graduation showing graduation date and diploma type)
  • Submit official college and institution transcripts (if application)
  • ACT or SAT scores
  • Immunization Record and Medical History completed through Student Medical Report and Immunization Form.

Unconditional Admission 

  • ACT 19 and above (composite)
  • SAT 990 and above (combined score)

Conditional Admission

  • ACT 17-18 (composite)
  • SAT 920-980 (combined score)
  • OR a 2.5+ high school GPA 

Transfer Admission

Must submit the following:

  • Application and $30 Application Fee (application available online)
  • Official transcripts from each college attended (if the applicant is currently enrolled, one transcript must be submitted at the time of application and a final transcript at the completion of the term)
  • Submit official college and institution transcripts (if application)
  • 24 hours of transferable credit, at least 12 of which are in the declared degree program (or meet freshman entry requirements)
  • Immunization Record and Medical History completed through Student Medical Report and Immunization Form.
  • An official transcript is an unopened, stamped transcript or an electronic transcript sent directly from the institution.

Entrance Exams

ACT: 19 or above. New SAT: 980 or above.

Please note: If it is deemed that an International Student is unable to take one of the above tests in his/her home country, the student will be required to take a placement test at UWA upon arrival to campus, provided that all other entrance requirements have been met.

English Proficiency Tests

We accept seven different types of internationally recognized standardized tests for English proficiency: TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC*, Cambridge,  GETC-CBT (Japan), PTE, and ISE. Official test reports need to be mailed to UWA. *TOEIC is only available under prearranged agreements.