The University of West Alabama

Overview

The University of West Alabama is a Comprehensive institution located in Livingston, AL, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address Station 4
Livingston, AL  35470
United States

Contact Mrs. Brenda Edwards
Coordinator of Admissions Operations
Email: belliott@uwa.edu
Phone: 205-652-3699
Fax: 205-652-3881

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education, Other
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Automotive Engineering Technology/technician
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General
Engineering/engineering-related Technologies/technicians, Other
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Industrial Mechanics And Maintenance Technology/technician
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services, Other
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,834

Applied

1,708

Accepted

2,248

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,203

Females Applied

1,148

Females Accepted

95%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

631

Males Applied

560

Males Accepted

89%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite	20	17	22

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

9,100

In-state

18,200

Out-of-state

9,100

In-district

Fees

1,890

Full-time student fees

7,510

Room & board

4,760

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

11,756

Avg. Financial Aid Package

11,349

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

5,107

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

5,158

Avg. Grant Aid

7,321

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

26%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

5%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,248

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

19%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	2.18%
Black or African American	40.72%
White or Caucasian	43.84%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.98%
Asian	0.27%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.09%
Two or more races	2%
Other	6.9%

Gender

Male (34.12%)

Female (65.88%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	47%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Serendipity, Springfest and Miss Paragon

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Phi Eta Sigma, UWA Student Rural Health Association, Rotoract, FLI Society and Phi Mu

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 2
Basketball	No	Division 2
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Football	No	Division 2
Soccer	No	Division 2
Softball		No	No
Tennis	No	Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No	Division 2
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Football	No	No	No
Soccer	No	Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Tennis	No	Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

309

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 119

Part-time - 190

Male - 122

Female - 187