University Of West Alabama can be found in Livingston, Alabama (a quiet rural area). The school is a public institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at University Of West Alabama.
The most common majors at the school are in education and teaching.
University Of West Alabama does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 3,090 students were enrolled in University Of West Alabama.
Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. University Of West Alabama offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Gulf South Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of West Alabama
Station One
Livingston, AL 35470
General Phone: (205) 652-3400
Admissions Phone: (205) 652-3578
Financial Aid Phone: (205) 652-3576
http://www.uwa.edu
University Of West Alabama awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 262 | elementary school teaching, school counseling, adult education, physical education teaching, educational administration, secondary teaching, early childhood education, special ed, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 55 | sociology, English, history |
| Business And Management | 47 | business management, MIS, accounting |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 34 | registered nursing |
| Engineering Technician | 18 | industrial production tech, engineering technician |
| Therapy And Counseling | 18 | psychology |
| Science | 12 | biology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences, marine biology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 7 | athletic trainer |
| Mechanics And Repair | 7 | industrial mechanics |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of West Alabama in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 228 | 18 |
| Master's degree | 194 | 9 |
| Associate's degree | 41 | 2 |
In 2005, University Of West Alabama had a total enrollment of 3,090 students (2,464 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 59% |
| Graduate | 41% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 40% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 88% |
| Mississippi | 7% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 75 % |
University Of West Alabama offers campus housing for 893 of its 2,464 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Livingston, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 832 | 646 | 78% | 366 | 57% |
| Men | 360 | 284 | 79% | 167 | 59% |
| Women | 472 | 362 | 77% | 199 | 55% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 1% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (205) 652-3578
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,308 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,146 |
| Room and board | $ 3,318 |
| Room charge | $ 1,460 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,858 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,254 |
Financial Aid:
University Of West Alabama participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 102400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (205) 652-3576
University Of West Alabama has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 34 | 16 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 18 | $57,072 | 4 | $55,637 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $49,894 | 13 | $47,196 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $42,576 | 11 | $39,894 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 6 | $31,364 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $25,158 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 53 | $47,750 | 35 | $42,522 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Gulf South Conference |
| Basketball | Gulf South Conference |
| Baseball | Gulf South Conference |
| Track | Gulf South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 127 | 44 | 171 |
| Football | 85 | 0 | 85 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Basketball | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| Track | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 25 | 25 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of West Alabama Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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