University of North Alabama: Review & Facts

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University of North Alabama is a medium four-year, public school with 9,830 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1830 and is one of the 2 colleges located in Florence, Alabama.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at University of North Alabama.

Majors
Offered
70
University of North Alabama deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 70 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Nursing, Education, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at University of North Alabama is fair at 76% (above Alabama average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
76%
Good
The graduation rate at University of North Alabama is below average: 53%. About 37% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at University of North Alabama is reasonably decent, 18:1. Read more information about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is high - $20,400 annually. The additional fees at University of North Alabama (not included in tuition costs) are about $1,100; this comes to a total of $21,500 per year.

Read the details about University of North Alabama additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
96%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 4,009 applications were submitted and 3,836 were accepted, so it is very easy to get admitted at this school.

The school might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of North Alabama in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,500
Low
University of North Alabama provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of North Alabama, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
University of North Alabama provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 2,300 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, about $3,500 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at University of North Alabama. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, University of North Alabama appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of North Alabama Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of North Alabama
One Harrison Plaza
Florence, Alabama
35632-0001, USA
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