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 now enrolls around 8,046 students a year, including 6,339 undergrads. University of North Alabama provides on-campus housing for up to 2,106 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 20% of students spend their weekends on campus.

There are many ways for students to get involved at University of North Alabama! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of University of North Alabama'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 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.

Learn more about life at University of North Alabama on the Student Life page.

Is University of North Alabama a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a college is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at to get a clearer idea of what University of North Alabama offers and if it might be the right college for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for University of North Alabama

It is slightly difficult to get into University of North Alabama. Around 67% of applicants get into University of North Alabama each year. Out of 3,583 applications received in 2021, 2,389 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at University of North Alabama

Retention is 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.

About 75% of students who start at University of North Alabama come back for their second year of college.The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook University of North Alabama Graduates

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 $36.2 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, University of North Alabama spends about $6,111 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at University of North Alabama

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 61% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $10,612 a year.

Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $29,021 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial 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 be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at University of North Alabama. Based on this information, how does University of North Alabama sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is University of North Alabama a good school for you?

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Where is University of North Alabama?

University of North Alabama is located in the urban setting of Florence, Alabama, less than an hour from Huntsville.

If you want to see 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.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what University of North Alabama and Florence are like without leaving home.

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