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The University of West Alabama, also known as UWA, is a public, four-year institution located in Livingston, Alabama, United States. It was established in 1835 as Livingston Female Academy and State Normal College. The main campus spreads across an area of 600 acres. UWA offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The university is organized into the following academic units:
UWA’s athletic teams participate in the Eastern Division of the Gulf South Conference in the NCAA Division II. The university sponsors more than 10 different sports teams. The teams are nicknamed the Tigers.
University Of West Alabama can be found in Livingston, AL (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. The school turned down 61% of potential students in 2007.
A tenure system is one way University Of West Alabama works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007, 4,011 students were enrolled in the school.
A lot of students at University Of West Alabama attend part-time. The school offers students meal plans. University Of West Alabama 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
http://www.uwa.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 550 | school counseling, adult education, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, instructional media design, physical education teaching, educational administration, special ed, ... |
| Business And Management | 51 | business management, accounting, MIS |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 41 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 28 | sociology, history, English |
| Science | 20 | biology, biological and physical sciences, chemistry, marine biology |
| Engineering Technician | 19 | engineering technician, industrial production tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 14 | psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 10 | athletic trainer |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Mechanics And Repair | 6 | industrial mechanics |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of West Alabama in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 493 | 9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 207 | 18 |
| Associate's degree | 47 | 2 |
In 2007, University Of West Alabama had a total enrollment of 4,011 students (2,950 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 93% |
| Part-Time | 7% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 40% |
| Graduate | 60% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Black | 42% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 90% |
| Mississippi | 6% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
University Of West Alabama offers campus housing for 833 of its 2,950 (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 | 883 | 344 | 39% | 340 | 99% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 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 |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,728 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,456 |
| Room and board | $ 3,633 |
| Room charge | $ 1,640 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,984 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,400 |
Financial Aid:
University Of West Alabama participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 102400)
University Of West Alabama has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 30 | 14 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 14 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $27,244 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $27,244 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 14 | $63,410 | 4 | $66,687 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $60,804 | 12 | $64,288 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $49,311 | 14 | $44,339 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 5 | $44,114 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 5 | $32,466 | 6 | $32,860 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 51 | $54,459 | 41 | $50,651 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Gulf South Conference |
| Basketball | Gulf South Conference |
| Baseball | Gulf South Conference |
| Track | Gulf South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 124 | 52 | 176 |
| Football | 69 | 0 | 69 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Basketball | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| Track | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 33 | 39 |
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 1% |  |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students 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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