Overview
University of West Alabama is a public institution that was founded in 1835. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of West Alabamas ranking in the 2022-2023 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities South, #76. The University of West Alabama is a state-supported, coeducational institution of higher learning governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Governor of Alabama. As a regional institution, the University’s foremost commitment is to meeting the educational needs of the State and particularly of the West Alabama area. Valuing a diverse student enrollment, though, it also welcomes students from throughout the United States and the world.
Regional / National Accreditation
USA - Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Professional Accreditation
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) USA: Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)



Special Documents: Arizona State University Student Data Form
I-20 Issuance
After accepting admission offer, submit Bank Certificate and financial form to the University

Evaluation Updates
The University will send email updates for pending documents, pending information and evaluation decisions directly to the Student or to the Agency - AS AND WHEN AN UPDATE OR A DECISION IS AVAILALE. Student must keep Agents informed of any such emails.

Deferment Process
Please send a deferal request to the admission office (Undergrad: admitme@uwa.edu & Graduate: goadmit@uwa.edu) and copy me (zhengf@uwa.edu)on the email.

Admission Criteria
  Freshman Transfer
GPA 3 3
TOEFL 90 90
IELTS 7 7
Duolingo 110 110
PTE 61 61
SAT 980 980
ACT 19 19
ESL N/A N/A
  Master of Arts Master of Business Administration Master of Science
GPA 3 3 3
TOEFL 90 90 90
IELTS 7 7 7
Duolingo 110 110 110
PTE 61 61 61
GRE N/A N/A 300
GMAT N/A N/A N/A
ESL N/A N/A N/A
Notes
Inquiry Notes :
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
Scholarship Notes :
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
ESL Notes :
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
GRE/GMAT Notes :
Master of Science
This university is represented via Shorelight, therefore GRE/GMAT has been waived for Direct/Pathway students.
Master of Arts
This university is represented via Shorelight, therefore GRE/GMAT has been waived for Direct/Pathway students.
Master of Engineering
This university is represented via Shorelight, therefore GRE/GMAT has been waived for Direct/Pathway students.
12 + 3 Accepted Notes :
Master of Science
12+3 applications are considered if the undergrad degree is from NAAC A-rated University.
Master of Arts
12+3 applications are considered if the undergrad degree is from NAAC A-rated University.
Master of Engineering
12+3 applications are considered if the undergrad degree is from NAAC A-rated University.
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
Programs
 STEM   GRE/GMAT WAIVER
 STEM   GRE/GMAT WAIVER

  • Accounting 
  • Biology 
  • Business Administration 
  • Chemistry 
  • Chemistry Comprehensive: Pre-Pharmacy 
  • Collaborative Teacher Special Education 
  • Conservation and Field Biology 
  • Conservation and Field Biology: Wildlife Dual Degree 
  • Elementary Education 
  • English and Language Arts 
  • Exercise Science 
  • General Science: Teacher 
  • History and Social Sciences 
  • Industrial Maintenance 
  • Interdisciplinary Arts Comprehensive 
  • Management 
  • Marketing 
  • Mathematics and Engineering Dual Degree 
  • Mathematics: Teacher 
  • Physical Education 
  • Public Safety 
  • Secondary Education 
  • Sport Management 
  • Automotive Engineering Technology 
  • Biology Major: Teacher 
  • Cell and Molecular Biology(Medical) 
  • Chemistry Comprehensive: Forensic Track 
  • Chemistry Comprehensive: Traditional Track 
  • Computer Engineering Technology 
  • Conservation and Field Biology: Forestry Dual Degree 
  • Early Childhood Development 
  • Engineering Technology 
  • Environmental Science 
  • Finance 
  • Health Sciences Comprehensive 
  • Human Performance Comprehensive 
  • Integrated Marketing Communications 
  • Interdisciplinary Studies 
  • Marine Biology 
  • Mathematics 
  • Mathematics: Actuarial Science 
  • Nursing (A. S. N.) 
  • Psychology 
  • Quantitative Finance and Econometrics 
  • Sociology 
  • Technology 
 STEM   GRE/GMAT WAIVER

  • IMC
  • Teaching
 STEM   GRE/GMAT WAIVER

  • Adult Continuing Education Counseling/Psychology 
  • Adult Continuing Education Library Media 
  • CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING 
  • Conservation Biology 
  • Early Childhood Education P-3 
  • Education Specialist Counseling 
  • Elementary Education K-6 
  • Experimental Psychology 
  • Guidance and Counseling 
  • Learning-Design and Technology 
  • Special Education Collaborative Teacher K-6 
  • Adult Continuing Education General 
  • Athletic Training 
  • Collaborative Special Education 6-12: Education Specialist 
  • Early Childhood Development 
  • Early Childhood Education: Education Specialist 
  • Education Specialist Library Media 
  • Elementary Education: Education Specialist 
  • Family Counseling 
  • Instructional Leadership 
  • Physical Education 
  • Student Affairs in Higher Education 
 STEM   GRE/GMAT WAIVER

  • Accounting 
  • Computing and Data Analytics 
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation 
  • General Business 
  • Management 
  • Master of Business Administration 
  • Sport Management 
  • Computer Information Systems 
  • Cybersecurity-Cybercrime and Policy 
  • Finance 
  • Human Resource Management 
  • Marketing 
  • Rural Business