University of West Alabama

Livingston, AL

University of West Alabama

Livingston, AL

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Tuition & Fees

$14,590

$23,690

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
550
25th
470
75th
428
25th
350
75th
23
25th
16
75th
20
25th
16
75th
22
25th
17
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undergraduateRatios

29%

male

71%

female

17

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

87%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,778
Declined 263
Total Received 2,041
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Enrollment

2,673

undergraduate students

3,521

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1835, the University of West Alabama is a public university that is known for its strong programs in education, business, and nursing. It is located on a 514-acre campus in Livingston, Alabama—60 miles southwest of Tuscaloosa.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 6,194
Established in 1835
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Media

514-acre campus in Livingston (population: 3,333), 60 miles from Tuscaloosa. Served by bus; major airport serves Birmingham (116 miles); other airport and train serve Meridian, MS (40 miles).

  • Campus Setting: Rural community

University of West Alabama
100 North Washington Street
Livingston, AL
35470

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
50%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
92%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

Fun Facts

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
550
25th
470
75th
428
25th
350
75th
23
25th
16
75th
20
25th
16
75th
22
25th
17

Admissions Facts

Application fee $30
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Application deadline (priority deadline) August 21
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

87%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,778
Declined 263
Total Received 2,041

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Recommendations
Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

90%

Additional services

  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
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Financial Aid

97%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$6,173

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $10,990
Housing $4,880
Food $3,306
Additional fees $3,600
Books & supplies $1,206
Total $23,982
Average Financial Aid - $6,173
Total with Avg. Aid $17,809

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $5,335,318
State $35,493
Institutional
Other external
Total $5,370,811

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $2,307,873
Other external $348,737
Total $2,656,610
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 621-7742
F: 205 652-3847
financialaid@uwa.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

bass fishing

Club Sports - Women's

bass fishing

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, flag football, golf, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Gulf South Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes yes
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Biological and Physical Sciences yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Conservation Biology yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics yes
Education, Other yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Experimental Psychology yes
Finance, General yes
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration yes
History, General yes
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other yes
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician yes
Management Information Systems, General yes
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music, General yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Sociology, General yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Interdisciplinary Studies
  2. Exercise Science
  3. Business Administration

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Internships

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-law

6,194

total students

78%

in-state

22%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

43%

2,673
students

Female
71%
1,902

Male
29%
771

57%

3,521
students

Female
78%
2,741

Male
22%
780

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

79%

2,119
students

Female
73%
1,554

Male
27%
565

21%

554
students

Female
63%
348

Male
37%
206

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
37%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Hispanic/Latino
47%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

542

Transfer applicants enrolled

20%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
High school transcript Required of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 27
Countries most often represented Brazil
China
Finland
France
Japan
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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