UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA

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University Of West Alabama

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a small town (in Livingston, AL). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

Station One
Livingston, AL 35470
Main Phone: (205) 652-3400
Web Site: www.uwa.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 1,788 (full-time equivalent) students. 98.5% of students attend full-time, while 1.5% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 130 male students and 145 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 47.3% of the student body, while females made up 52.7%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (43)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 39.9% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
One quarter of students scored at least 350.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 300 or higher. One fourth of students scored 620 or higher.

Degree Levels

Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Education

Engineering Technology And Technicians

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Health Care

Nursing

History And Social Sciences

Interdisciplinary Studies

Biological And Physical Sciences

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Life Sciences

Mathematics

Mathematics

Physical Sciences

Chemistry

Psychology

General Psychology

Repair And Mechanic

Industrial Equipment Maintenance

School Accreditation

University Of West Alabama reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

University Of West Alabama is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

University Of West Alabama belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Gulf South Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Distance learning options

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 9,410
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 7,052
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 12,470

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

A college preparatory program is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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