ROTC at University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL · public
Yes, through cross-town: University of West Alabama students join Air Force ROTC at The University of Alabama.
Cross-town & partner options
University of West Alabama students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 56.9 miROTC outcomes
Students at University of West Alabama in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 student starts ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 43% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 860–1,120 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 16–21 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $10,990 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $20,090 |
| Average net price | $12,684 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 35% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of West Alabama. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of West Alabama has 2,974 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for University of West Alabama.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at University of West Alabama: FAQ
Does University of West Alabama have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: University of West Alabama students join Air Force ROTC at The University of Alabama.
Which ROTC branches can University of West Alabama students join?
Air Force ROTC (cross-town at The University of Alabama, 57 mi).
Is ROTC at University of West Alabama on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at University of West Alabama and train with the unit at The University of Alabama.
School links and location
These links belong to University of West Alabama. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
uwa.edu
- Admissions
uwa.edu
- Apply
uwa.edu
- Financial aid
uwa.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Livingston, AL 35470
IPEDS UNITID: 101587
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