The University of West Alabama, abbreviated as UWA, is a public liberal arts institution located in Livingston, Alabama. It was founded in 1835 as the Livingston Female Academy and became a full-fledged university in 1967. The university offers 60 undergraduate degrees and 20 graduate programs through its 8 academic schools in diverse fields like business, natural sciences, liberal arts, and education. The total enrollment of UWA is 6167, out of whom 138 are international students from 3 countries.
A variety of leadership development programs and unique research opportunities are available at UWA.
It is a state-funded and coed institution of higher learning directed by a Board of Trustees.
The university offers several scholarships and grants according to academic achievement, community involvement, and other factors. More than 95% of UWA students receive scholarships, with an average value of USD 15,685 (INR 12,00,647) per year
