The University of West Alabama (abbreviated as UWA) is a public university located in Livingston, Alabama, United States.
Founded in 1835, the school began as a church-supported school for young women called Livingston Female Academy. The original Board of Trustees of Livingston Female Academy was selected in 1836, and four of the seven board members were Presbyterians.
The university serves students in several academic colleges and divisions on a 600-acre (2.4 km2) campus in west-central Alabama. UWA offers a wide arrangement of degree programs including associate, bachelor's, master's, and educational specialist degrees. The university hosts concerts, lectures, fall and spring theatrical productions, fall and spring commencement exercises, and intercollegiate athletic events.
Its athletics teams — known as the UWA Tigers — are members of the Gulf South Conference East Division and compete in the NCAA's Division II in all sports except two. The men's and women's rodeo teams compete in the Ozark Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association.
Fast Facts
- Public, Four or more years
- 4489 students
- $10,928.00 avg tuition
Station One
Livingston,
AL
35470
(205) 652-3400
Apply online
Admissions:
admissions.uwa.edu/
Financial Aid:
admissions.uwa.edu/FinancialAid.asp
Areas of Study:
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Education
- Engineering Technologies And Engineering Related Fields
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
University of West Alabama
| Applied | 965 | |
| Admitted | 391 | 41% |
| Enrolled total | 357 | |
| Full Time: | 325 | |
| Part Time | 32 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Math | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
| ACT English | 17 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| Retention rate | 63% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 16% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 28% |
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Do not know |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
University of West Alabama
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $5,060.00 | $5,464.00 | $10,928.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $720.00 | $1,060.00 | $1,060.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $215.00 | $232.00 | $464.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $5,880.00 | $6,360.00 | $12,720.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $245.00 | $265.00 | $530.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $4,828.00 | $4,142.00 | $3,736.00 |
| Other Expenses | $3,736.00 | $3,736.00 | $3,736.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $25.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,120.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 95% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 95% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $5,964.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 67% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $6,507.00 |
University of West Alabama
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | |||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | X | |||
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Accounting | X | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | X | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | X | |||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | X | |||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | X | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | X | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | X | |||
| Educational/Instructional Technology | X | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | X | X | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | X | X | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | X | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | X | X | ||
| ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, Other | X | |||
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other | X | |||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | |||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Athletic Training/Trainer | X | |||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | X | |||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | |||
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ||||
| Mathematics, General | X | |||
| MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS | ||||
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | X | |||
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | ||||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | X | |||
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Chemistry, General | X | |||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Psychology, General | X | |||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Sociology | X | |||
University of West Alabama Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| India L. Shields Memorial Scholarship | $2600 | Varies |
| Presidential Award - University of West Alabama | $3000 | Varies |
| Academic Transfer Award - University of West Alabama | $3000 | Varies |
| Julia Tutwiler Scholarship | $750 | Varies |
| Baldwin County Education Fund Award | $600 | Varies |
| James P. Homer Memorial Scholarship | $800 | Varies |
| Winton and Naomi Wise Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| Wilcox County Alumni Chapter Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| University of West Alabama Choir Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| University of West Alabama Cheerleading Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
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Schools Near University of West Alabama
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| East Mississippi Community College | 24.3mi |
| Meridian Community College | 35.1mi |
| Jarvis Christian College | 36.3mi |
| Marion Military Institute | 50.7mi |
| Judson College | 50.8mi |
| Shelton State Community College | 52.1mi |
| East Central Community College | 54.8mi |
| Stillman College | 55.2mi |
| The University of Alabama | 57.2mi |
| Mississippi University for Women | 64.4mi |
| Selma University | 68.4mi |
| George C Wallace State Community College-Selma | 69.1mi |
| Concordia College-Selma | 69.1mi |
| Mississippi State University | 69.6mi |
| Southeastern Baptist College | 80.8mi |
