University of North Alabama

University of North Alabama Overview

University of North Alabama is a public, state school in an urban setting in Florence, Alabama. University of North Alabama was founded in 1830 and the school enrolls around 8,832 students a year, including 6,302 undergrad students. University of North Alabama provides on-campus housing for up to 2,106 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 55% of students spend their weekends on campus.

Student Involvement at University of North Alabama

Are you interested in music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of the school's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? University of North Alabama students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? University of North Alabama has both fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? University of North Alabama has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at University of North Alabama on the Student Life page.

2022 University of North Alabama Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	69%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.6
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	3%
In-State Tuition	$10,200
Out-of-State	$20,400
Percent of Need Met	63.7%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$12,778

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Is University of North Alabama a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a better view of what University of North Alabama offers and if the school seems like a good choice for you.

University of North Alabama Acceptance Rate 2022

University of North Alabama is not difficult to get into. Around 69% of applicants get into University of North Alabama each year. Last year, 4,436 students applied to University of North Alabama and 3,055 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at University of North Alabama

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Around 75% of students who start at University of North Alabama come back the next year. Around 51% of students who started at University of North Alabama earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for University of North Alabama Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with University of North Alabama directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

University of North Alabama's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

University of North Alabama's endowment was valued at $49.5 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $8,346 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at University of North Alabama

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

University of North Alabama meets 63.7% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend University of North Alabama full-time are awarded $12,778 a year in financial aid, on average.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $24,135 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at University of North Alabama.

Based on this information, how does University of North Alabama sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is University of North Alabama a good school for you?

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Where is University of North Alabama Located?

University of North Alabama is located in the urban setting of Florence, Alabama, in the suburbs of Huntsville.

If you are interested in seeing University of North Alabama for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 65 to Florence, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Huntsville International.

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