About us
UWA is a public university that was founded in 1835 and is in Livingston, Alabama. UWA is a sizeable rural university located in Alabama that extends its facilities over 600 acres of campus, delivering a large number of undergraduate and graduate programs in a number of fields of study.
UWA's commitment to academic excellence is reflected in its favourable student-to-faculty ratio of 17:1, to foster individual attention and to promote a comfortable learning atmosphere. About 89 per cent of students are on financial aid, implying that education is offered to any type of student body imaginable.
Further, UWA has now developed a long-established tradition, numerous courses, high-quality academic programs, and a promise to help students succeed in life, which makes it attractive for higher education in the Southeast region of the United States.
University of West Alabama at a Glance
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Details
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Established
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1835
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Location
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Livingston, Alabama
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Campus Size
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600 acres
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Accreditation
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
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Student-to-Faculty Ratio
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17:1
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Financial Aid Recipients
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Approximately 89%
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Athletic Affiliation
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NCAA Division II, Gulf South Conference
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Recent Expansion
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College of Nursing
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