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University of West Alabama

100 Highway 11 N, Livingston, AL 35470

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University of West Alabama School Description

Welcome to West Alabama's regional state university. As a comprehensive state university, we offer a broad range of academic programs leading to the associate, bachelor's and master's degrees, as well as support services to the business, government, and education communities. We also have students from throughout the United States and from many countries, creating a diverse and stimulating learning environment.

Our mission is to provide opportunities for students to pursue a quality education and assist in developing the important qualities of independent thinking, respect for the ideas of others, personal integrity and character in order to realize their quests for a philosophy of life and self-fulfillment.

There are very few universities left that can offer quality academic programs in a very personal setting at a reasonable cost. Our average class size is about twenty-three students, and our students receive advisement and counseling directly from the faculty in their major areas. Furthermore, we offer a small town setting with a secure environment, free from many of the distractions of larger cities.

All of our academic colleges offer various forms of consulting and problem solving to diverse businesses and agencies within the region. Many of these programs provide our students with hands-on experience in the form of practica and internships, as well as providing valuable support to the community.


All of what you learn (and a great deal of what you remember) in college does not take place in the classroom. Having an active social life can be a great stress reliever for the time you will spend working on academic projects and writing English papers.

Fraternities, sororities, men's and women's intramural sports, on campus entertainment, religious organization, student government and numerous other options are available to provide you with a full life outside the classroom.

School Website: University of West Alabama

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University of West Alabama

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

The University of West Alabama, is a public four-year institution located in Livingston, Alabama, offering both undergraduate and graduate degrees. It is often referred to as Livingston, U-DUB (pronounced "you dub" and/or "oooh dub") or U-WAH (pronounced "you wah" and/or "oooh wah") by the students.

History

Early Beginnings: 1835 - 1919

The University of West Alabama was chartered in 1835 as Livingston Female Academy and State Normal College, a church-related female academy, and admitted its first students in 1839. After difficult times during the Civil War and Reconstruction periods, the school reopened in the late 1860s or early 1870s. Although it appears that a few male students were admitted following the reopening, a resolution by the Board of Trustees in 1876 excluded boys, and this policy was followed until the beginning of the 20th century. Livingston Female Academy and State Normal College continued as a women's college with some State support until 1907, when the State assumed full control. It remained under its own board of trustees, however, until the Alabama Legislature created a State Board of Trustees for all the normal schools in 1911. In 1919 this board was abolished and all state normal schools were placed under the supervision of the State Board of Education. During these early years the school offered both secondary education and normal school programs for the training of teachers. ==== Depression Era: 1920 - 1956 ==== In 1929 the school at Livingston became State Teachers College, Livingston, Alabama, with authority to confer the degree of Bachelor of Science. The Bachelor of Arts degree was authorized in 1947. Although the institution had begun accepting male students soon after 1900, the student body remained predominantly female through the 1950s.

Name Changes: 1957 - 1994

In 1957 the name was again changed by an act of Legislature — this time to Livingston State College — and the following year the mission of the institution was broadened when the Graduate Division was established and the College was authorized to confer master’s degrees in the field of professional education. In 1967 an act of the Legislature created Livingston University, with its own Board of Trustees. In 1971 a longtime historic landmark in Sumter County, the Alamuchee-Bellamy Covered Bridge (built 1861), was restored and moved on campus by the Sumter County Historical Society. It currently spans the northeast corner of Duck Pond behind Reed Hall.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Rural Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Tigers

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,741
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
79%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$9,456
Students Receiving Aid:
62%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$20 20
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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University of West Alabama Degree Programs

Associates Degree Programs

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Bachelors Degree Programs

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Masters Degree Programs

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University of West Alabama Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 79%
Part-Time 21%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 53%
African-American 45%
Other 2%
Hispanic 0%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 90%
Out-of-State 10%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Alabama 90%
Mississippi 5%
Florida 1%
Georgia 1%
Arkansas 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 34%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Gulf South Conference)
Basketball (Gulf South Conference)
Baseball (Gulf South Conference)
Track (Gulf South Conference)

University of West Alabama Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $4,728 $9,456  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $4,108 $8,216  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $500 $500  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $3,388 52%  
State and Local Grants:
 $1,633 20%  
Institutional Grants:
 $2,261 57%  
Student Loans:
 $3,581 60%  
Any Aid:
   62%  

University of West Alabama Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 39% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 99%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 15, Verbal: 15, Math: 15
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 21, Verbal: 22, Math: 20

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $20.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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Photos

  • Reed Hall (Co-ed)
    Reed Hall (Co-ed) [source]
  • Stickney Hall (Co-ed)
    Stickney Hall (Co-ed) [source]
  • Hoover Apartments (Co-ed)
    Hoover Apartments (Co-ed) [source]
  • Spieth Hall (Men)
    Spieth Hall (Men) [source]
  • Selden Hall (Women)
    Selden Hall (Women) [source]
  • Sisk Hall (Co-ed)
    Sisk Hall (Co-ed) [source]
  • The Alamuchee-Bellamy Covered Bridge on campus
    The Alamuchee-Bellamy Covered Bridge on campus [source]
  • University of West Alabama Logo
    University of West Alabama Logo [source]

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