About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Juley Rutherford
In-House Admissions Counselor
In-House Admissions Counselor
Address
UWA Station 4
Student Affairs
Livingston, AL 35470
Student Affairs
Livingston, AL 35470
Phone
205-652-3578
Email
admissions@uwa.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Student Union Building (SUB)
Student Recreation Center
Tiger Stadium
Lake LU/Nature Trails
Young Hall Cafeteria
Student Recreation Center
Tiger Stadium
Lake LU/Nature Trails
Young Hall Cafeteria
Most Popular Places Off Campus
University Cinema
Touch of Home Bakery
Diamond Jim's
Coffee Shop on Monroe
The Studio
Livingston is a rural town. Most of our students travel to neighboring cities for attractions such as shopping malls, museums, and other tourist attractions.
Touch of Home Bakery
Diamond Jim's
Coffee Shop on Monroe
The Studio
Livingston is a rural town. Most of our students travel to neighboring cities for attractions such as shopping malls, museums, and other tourist attractions.
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times:
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times:
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
Admissions@uwa.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Meridian Airport is the closest airport to UWA. It is located about 45 minutes from Livingston. Students have access to a night-time shuttle system sponsored through Campus Police and Saftey.
Driving Instructions to Campus
Traveling north/east (from Mississippi Area) on I-59/I-20, take the AL-28 exit, exit #17 (Livingston/Boyd). Turn right onto AL-28. Turn Right onto U.S. Highway 11 (first traffic signal). To locate a specific building on the UWA campus, use the UWA Interactive Campus Map.
Traveling south/west (from Tuscaloosa area) on I-59/I-20, take the AL-28 exit, exit #17 (Livingston/Boyd). Turn left onto AL-28. Turn Right onto U.S. Highway 11(first traffic signal). To locate a specific building on the UWA campus, use the UWA Interactive Campus Map.
West on US-80, turn right onto AL-28 (Livingston). Turn right onto U.S. Highway 11. To locate a specific building on the UWA campus, use the UWA Interactive Campus Map.
North on AL-17, turn right onto U.S. Highway 11. To locate a specific building on the UWA campus, use the UWA Interactive Campus Map.
North on AL-43, turn left onto AL-28 in Linden. Turn left onto US-80. Turn right onto AL-28. Turn right onto U.S. Highway 11. To locate a specific building on the UWA campus, use the UWA Interactive Campus Map.
Local Accommodations
Comfort Inn and Western Inn are located in Livingston.
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Overview
Applicants: 8,870
Acceptance Rate: 40%
ACT Test Scores
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
18 - 22
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
14:1
Total Faculty
302
with Terminal Degree
182
182
Women
120
Men
57
Minority
Most frequent class size
2 - 9
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
15%
Graduate in 5 years
25%
Graduate in 6 years
31%
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Finance, General.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication and Media Studies, Other.
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EDUCATION.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician.
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, Other.
Engineering Technology, General.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics.
Sociology.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Internship
Notable Faculty
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
15%
Graduate in 5 years
25%
Graduate in 6 years
31%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Apr 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$5,310
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$5,258
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
73%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$21,562
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$5,310
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$8,450
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$16,900
Required Fees
$1,590
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,216
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$1,946
Transportation for Commuters
$4,006
On-Campus Room and Board
$7,316
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Need-Based United Negro College Fund
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,159
Foreign Countries Represented
24
Demographics
43.02%
Black
1.90%
Hispanic
43.39%
Caucasian
3.20%
Unknown
4.96%
International
58% female
42% male
19% are out of state
85% are full time
15% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
41%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
89%
Campus Environment
Rural
87/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Dorms Coed
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
ADA Services
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Coordinator/Specialist: Dr. Jane Coleman
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
Current diagnosis documented and supported in a report by a mental health or medical professional documenting functional limitations and accommodations recommended. Credentials of the professional is established.Documentation Required for ADHD
Current diagnosis documented and supported in a report by a mental health or medical professional documenting functional limitations and accommodations recommended. Credentials of the professional is established.Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
No
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
No
Reading machine
2
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
64
Number of Honor Societies
9
Number of Social Sororities
6
Number of Religious Organizations
2
10% join a fraternity
10% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
26% participate in intramural sports
16% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Tigers)
8 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Rodeo
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Rodeo
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Tigers)
8 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Rodeo
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Rodeo
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Alabama
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Alabama
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
