Livingston, AL
$9,204
$16,818
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details53%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 548 |
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| Declined | + 484 |
| Total Received | 1,032 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA |
| Georgia State University | Atlanta, GA |
| Samford University | Birmingham, AL |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville, FL |
| Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA |
| Mississippi State University | Mississippi State, MS |
| Birmingham–Southern College | Birmingham, AL |
| The University of Tampa | Tampa, FL |
| Colorado State University | Fort Collins, CO |
| SAT | 1737 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 0024 |
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The University of West Alabama (formerly Livingston University) is a public university. It was founded as a church-affiliated academy for women in 1835, served as a teacher's college for much of its history, and gained university status in 1967. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Business and Technology, Education, Liberal Arts, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and the Division of Nursing. Its 514-acre campus is located in Livingston, 60 miles southwest of Tuscaloosa.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 3,986 |
| Established in | 1835 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) • ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) • CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) • SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools) |
514-acre campus in Livingston (population: 3,454), 60 miles from Tuscaloosa. Served by bus; major airport serves Birmingham (116 miles); other airport and train serve Meridian, MS (40 miles).
University of West Alabama
100 North Washington Street
Livingston, AL 35470
| Application fee | $40 |
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| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline | |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
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| SAT/ACT requirements |
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53%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 548 |
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| Declined | + 484 |
| Total Received | 1,032 |
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Richard Hester
Vice President of Student Affairs
P: 888 636-8800
F: 205 652-3522
admissions@uwa.edu
| Tuition | $7,614 |
| Room | $5,260 |
| Board | $2,600 |
| Additional fees | $1,590 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 |
| Total | $18,264 |
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| Average Financial Aid | - $10,833 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $7,431 |
23%
$10,833
Need-based
| Federal | $4,448,858 |
| State | $23,093 |
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| Total | $4,471,951 |
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| Institutional | $2,304,405 |
| Other external | $279,218 |
| Total | $2,583,623 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
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Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Not Required/Recommended |
Minimum transfers must complete
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 24 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China France Kenya Spain The United Kingdom |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes English lab International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Mark Davis
Interim Director
205 652-5456
mdavis@uwa.edu
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