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University of North Alabama

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 2,052
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Acceptance rate 90%
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 51%

Located in Florence, Alabama, UNA is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 90% indicates that UNA is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of North Alabama is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

UNA boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 73% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

90%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,620

Cost of attendance at University of North Alabama in 2022 for students from Alabama.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average $10,612
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,220

Cost of attendance at University of North Alabama in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average $22,133
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at University of North Alabama received on average $9,243 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,243
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 312 34% $4,849 $1,512,827
Other Federal Grant 427 47% $4,842 $2,067,511
State Grant/Scholarships 5 1% $2,525 $12,624
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 798 88% $7,366 $5,877,695
Total Grant & Scholarships 861 95% $9,243 $7,957,830

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of North Alabama students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of North Alabama students is 51.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 54.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 47.0%.

51.2%

  • asian 57.1% 4 students
  • African American 36.2% 67 students
  • white 57.6% 468 students
  • unknown 25.5% 12 students
  • hispanic 41.2% 14 students
  • International Students 33.3% 8 students
  • Mixed Race 40.0% 14 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Big South Conference
  • Baseball Atlantic Sun Conference
  • Basketball Atlantic Sun Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Atlantic Sun Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of North Alabama provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of North Alabama offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training