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University of North Alabama

Florence, AL·Public·5,468 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 5,468 students.

96%
Accept
5,468
Students
$11,024
Net Price
54%
Grad Rate
$42,800
Earnings
10 yr
$15,781
Debt

About This School

University of North Alabama is a public institution located in Florence, Alabama with approximately 5,468 undergraduate students enrolled. University of North Alabama has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 96%. The average net price after financial aid is $11,024 per year. The graduation rate is 54%, and the typical graduate earns $42,800 within 10 years of enrollment.

The University of North Alabama (UNA) is a public university in Florence, Alabama, United States. It is the state's oldest university. Occupying a 130-acre (0.5 km2) campus in a residential section of Florence, UNA is located within a four-city area that also includes Tuscumbia, Sheffield and Muscle Shoals. The four cities compose a metropolitan area with a combined population of 140,000 people.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $11,024/year average net price and only $15,781 in median debt at graduation, this is one of the more affordable public university options you'll find, making it genuinely worth considering for cost-conscious families. The concern is the 54% graduation rate — nearly half of students who start don't finish — which is a real red flag worth asking the school about directly. If you're confident in your plan to stay enrolled and complete your degree, the low cost and manageable debt load relative to median earnings of $42,800 make the financial case reasonably solid.

Founded
1830
Setting
Small city

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing22%
Health Professions13%
Education11%
Visual & Performing Arts6%
Social Sciences6%
Psychology5%
Biological Sciences4%
Communications3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Robert AderholtEdward A. O'NealLawrence Sullivan RossTed YohoThomas Sigismund StriblingGeorge Lindsey

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$11,990
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,190
Avg Net Price
$11,024
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants24%
Median debt at graduation$15,781

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
54%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
78%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$42,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$15,781
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$15,781
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$32,100
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$42,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.7x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White72%
Black9%
Hispanic/Latino5%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,468 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

University of North Alabama

One Harrison Plaza

Florence, AL 35632-0001

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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