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Summary
University of North Alabama is a public institution that was founded in 1830. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,120, its setting is city, and the campus size is 200 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of North Alabama's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (South), 59. Its in-state tuition and fees are $8,148 (2012-13); out-of-state tuition and fees are $14,808 (2012-13).
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You'll feel it the moment you step on campus--a sense of tradition, a sense of community, a sense of value. State-of-the-art computer technology, science and nursing labs, extensive athletic facilities, a 330,000 volume library, and a selection of 93 undergraduate majors from four colleges along with reasonable tuition costs are what make UNA an institution that offers a quality education at an affordable price. UNA provides a link to lifetime leadership, a fun-filled learning experience, challenging opportunities in a variety of activities, and the best in educational experiences for the career challenges of tomorrow. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1830 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | $21,226,254 |
Applying
When applying to University of North Alabama, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due July 1. The application fee at University of North Alabama is $25. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 78.6 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 78.6% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | July 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at University of North Alabama is 22:1, and the school has 38.0 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of North Alabama include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Education; Health Professions and Related Programs; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; and Psychology. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 67.5 percent.
Student Life
University of North Alabama has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,120, with a gender distribution of 42.6 percent male students and 57.4 percent female students. At this school, 18.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 82.0 percent of students live off campus. University of North Alabama is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 7,117 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA II |
Campus Info & Services
University of North Alabama offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, and health service. University of North Alabama also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at University of North Alabama, 99 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at University of North Alabama.
| Students who have cars on campus | 99% |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At University of North Alabama, 89.6 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $4,715.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $8,148 (2012-13) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $14,808 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $5,768 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
