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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

8,870

Applied

3,518

Accepted

2,159

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,704

Females Applied

2,293

Females Accepted

40%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,166

Males Applied

1,225

Males Accepted

39%

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	21	18	22

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

8,450

In-state

16,900

Out-of-state

Fees

1,590

Full-time student fees

7,316

Room & board

4,620

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

10,969

Avg. Financial Aid Package

11,863

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,665

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

6,765

Avg. Grant Aid

5,258

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

21%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

7%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,159

Total Undergrad students

5%

International Students

19%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	1.9%
Black or African American	42.98%
White or Caucasian	43.45%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.42%
Asian	0.32%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.05%
Two or more races	2.73%
Other	3.2%

Gender

Male (41.73%)

Female (58.27%)

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	41%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Serendipity Talent Show, Springfest and Bingo for Bucks

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:
Student Government Association, RHA, Phi Mu, Alpha Sigma Alpha and Blue Key

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
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball	No	Division 2
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Football		Division 2
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

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

Faculty

302

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 118

Part-time - 184

Male - 120

Female - 182

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