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
470
25th
430
75th
510
25th
450
75th
20
25th
16
75th
20
25th
16
75th
21
25th
17
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undergraduateRatios

30%

male

70%

female

18

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

68%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,156
Declined 975
Total Received 3,131
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Public

2,427

undergraduate students

3,433

graduate students

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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.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 5,860
Established in 1835
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

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
470
25th
430
75th
510
25th
450
75th
20
25th
16
75th
20
25th
16
75th
21
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

Moderately Selective

68%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,156
Declined 975
Total Received 3,131

Admissions Factors

Required

Admission test scores
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank
Recommendations

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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

99%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$3,247

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 - $3,247
Total with Avg. Aid $20,735

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
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

5,860

total students

82%

in-state

18%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

41%

2,427
students

Female
70%
1,702

Male
30%
725

59%

3,433
students

Female
79%
2,716

Male
21%
717

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

78%

1,901
students

Female
72%
1,365

Male
28%
536

22%

526
students

Female
64%
337

Male
36%
189

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Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
36%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Hispanic/Latino
44%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
9%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
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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