University Of West Alabama

The University of West Alabama, also known as UWA or U-DUB or U-WAH, is a public, four-year institution located in Livingston, Alabama, United States. It was chartered in the year 1835 as the Livingston Female Academy and State Normal College. After a few name and status changes, it was finally renamed University of West Alabama in 1995. The university offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees in diverse areas of study. U-WAH is organized into the following academic divisions:

• College of Business
• College of Education
• College of Liberal Arts
• College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
• Division of Nursing
• Division of Online Programs
• School of Graduate Studies

University of West Alabama has an active Greek life. There are more than 5 fraternities and over 5 sororities on campus. Students can also choose to be members of various other clubs and organisatons.

University Of West Alabama Highlights

Where University Of West Alabama stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in education and teaching.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• Selective admissions.
• High female/male ratio.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Numerous part-time students.
• Large number of students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at University Of West Alabama was 4,011 in 2007 (2,950 full-time equivalent).

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Undergrads are 40% of enrolled students and graduate students are 60%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 93% are full-time and 7% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: University Of West Alabama participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

University Of West Alabama provides on-campus housing for 833 of its 2,950 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

University Of West Alabama Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. University Of West Alabama is in the Gulf South Conference for major sports.

University Of West Alabama offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 124 male students received the aid (men were 70% of those receiving aid) and 52 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 30% of students receiving such aid) .

University Of West Alabama Admissions (2007)