The University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL
2,111
Students
10,427
Avg. Financial Aid
Minimal
Admission Difficulty
28%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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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
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
Coordinator of Admissions Operations
Email: belliott@uwa.edu
Phone: 205-652-3699
Fax: 205-652-3881
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Finance |
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| Management Information Systems |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication And Media Related |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Education (multiple Levels) |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Special Education |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Automotive Engineering Technology |
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| Engineering Technologies And Engineering Related |
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| Engineering Technology |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training |
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| Emergency Medical Technology (EMT Paramedic) |
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| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Industrial Mechanics And Maintenance Technology |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biological And Physical Sciences |
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| Interdisciplinary Studies |
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| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Protective Services Related |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Sociology |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
7,388
Applied
2,084
Accepted
2,111
Enrolled
Female Admissions
4,703
Females Applied
1,288
Females Accepted
27%
Male Admissions
2,685
Males Applied
796
Males Accepted
30%
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 Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 21 | 18 | 23 |
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 |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
10,427
Avg. Financial Aid Package
11,087
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
3,580
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
5,456
Avg. Grant Aid
4,812
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
21%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
8%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,111
Total Undergrad students
5%
International Students
20%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 1.85% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44.2% |
| White or Caucasian | 42.35% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.28% |
| Asian | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.05% |
| Two or more races | 2.94% |
| Other | 3.27% |
Gender
Male (44.62%)
Female (55.38%)
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 | 43% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Serendipity, Bingo for Books and Miss Paragon
Serendipity, Bingo for Books 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:
The UWA Band, The Student Government Association, UWA Ambassadors, Phi Mu and Blue Key
The UWA Band, The Student Government Association, UWA Ambassadors, Phi Mu 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 | No | Division 2 | |
| Basketball | No | Division 2 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Football | |
Division 2 | |
| Golf | No | Division 2 | |
| Soccer | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 2 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Triathlon | No | No | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | No | Division 2 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 2 | |
| Soccer | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | No | Division 2 | |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 2 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Triathlon | No | Division 2 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 2 | |
Faculty
277
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 130
Part-time - 147
Male - 109
Female - 168