University of North Alabama

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,200

2024 Average Net Price

$11,745

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

87.3%

5,052 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

10,204

56% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

54.9%

542 Graduates

About

University of North Alabama is a higher education institution located in Lauderdale County, AL. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of North Alabama were General Business Administration & Management (364 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (126 degrees), and Social Work (107 degrees).

In 2024, 2,273 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of North Alabama. 69.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,600 degrees), 5.76 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (278 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of North Alabama is $10,200, which is $−13,800 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of North Alabama is $10,200, which is $13,800 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,745.

In 2024, 57% of undergraduate students attending University of North Alabama received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,200

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of North Alabama was $10,200. The cost of tuition at University of North Alabama is $−13,800 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of North Alabama (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,745

2024 Value

12.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of North Alabama had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,745. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of North Alabama grew by 12.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of North Alabama (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,900

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of North Alabama was of $7,900 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.2% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of North Alabama (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

57% of undergraduate students at University of North Alabama received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 31.3% with respect to 2023, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of North Alabama (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of North Alabama received 5,052 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 14.9% annual growth. Out of those 5,052 applicants, 4,411 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 87.3% acceptance rate.

There were 10,204 students enrolled at University of North Alabama in 2024. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of North Alabama has an overall enrollment yield of 22.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

87.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

4,411

Accepted Out of 5,052

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of North Alabama was 87.3% (4,411 admissions from 5,052 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 96.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 14.9%, while admissions grew by 3.96%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of North Alabama (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2019)

Scores Submitted (2019)

4% of enrolled first-time students at University of North Alabama in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of North Alabama had a total enrollment of 10,204 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of North Alabama is 5,719 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,485. This means that 56% of students enrolled at University of North Alabama are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of North Alabama, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.1% White, 12% Black or African American, 5.62% Asian, 4.22% Two or More Races, 2.36% Hispanic or Latino, 0.774% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0882% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of North Alabama in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.3%), followed by White Male (25.3%) and Black or African American Female (5.14%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (13.5%) and White Male (13.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

56%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of North Alabama in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,204 students. The full-time enrollment at University of North Alabama is 5,719 and the part-time enrollment is 4,485. This means that 56% of students enrolled at University of North Alabama are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of North Alabama (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of North Alabama was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of North Alabama had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of North Alabama (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
6,849 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,225 enrolled students
Asian
573 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of North Alabama is 67.1% White, 12% Black or African American, 5.62% Asian, 4.22% Two or More Races, 2.36% Hispanic or Latino, 0.774% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0882% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 345 students (3.38%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 889 more women than men received degrees from University of North Alabama. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of North Alabama is white (1,600 degrees awarded). There were 5.76 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (278 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of North Alabama is General Business Administration & Management (364 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (126 degrees) and Social Work (107 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of North Alabama, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (156 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (91 degrees), and Education (395 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of North Alabama are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,626,368 people), Secondary school teachers (589,987 people), Education administrators (320,125 people), Other managers (231,100 people), and Special education teachers (215,882 people).

The most specialized majors at University of North Alabama in 2024 are Public Administration and Social Service (156 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (91 degrees), Education (395 degrees), History (36 degrees), and English (56 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of North Alabama are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at University of North Alabama are Public Administration and Social Service (156 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (91 degrees), Education (395 degrees), History (36 degrees), and English (56 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of North Alabama are Elementary & secondary schools (3,105,652 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (459,883 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (279,356 people), Legal services (171,372 people), and Individual & family services (170,447 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of North Alabama.

Most Common (2024)

Registered Nursing
162 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
84 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
62 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of North Alabama was Registered Nursing with 162 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of North Alabama according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

692

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,581

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 692 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Alabama, which is 0.438 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,581).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of North Alabama by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 187 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Alabama in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.714 times less than the 262 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 271 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Alabama in Registered Nursing, which is 8.47 times more than the 32 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

30%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 30% of students graduating from University of North Alabama completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,600 degrees awarded
Black or African American
278 degrees awarded
Asian
84 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of North Alabama is white (1,600 degrees awarded). There were 5.76 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (278 degrees).

0.836% of degree recipients (19 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,177 degrees awarded
White Female
1,134 degrees awarded
White Female
1,019 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of North Alabama is white female (1,177 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,134 degrees).

Operations

University of North Alabama has an endowment valued at nearly $63.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.81M (9.09%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, University of North Alabama had a total salary expenditure of 165M. University of North Alabama employs 94 Assistant professors, 90 Professors and 65 Associate professors. Most academics at University of North Alabama are Male Professor (54), Female Assistant professor (52), and Male Assistant professor (42).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of North Alabama are: Office and Administrative Support, with 102 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 78 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 76 employees.

Endowment

$63.9M

2024 Endowment

19.5%

growth from 2023

University of North Alabama has an endowment valued at about $63.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of North Alabama grew 19.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $18M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of North Alabama (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.85M - Federal
$4.39M - State
$269k - Local

As of 2024, University of North Alabama received $2.85M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $4.39M from state grants and contracts, and $269k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$71.1M

2024 Salaries

5.76%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of North Alabama paid a median of $71.1M in salaries, which represents 43.1% of their overall expenditure ($165M) and a 5.76% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.67% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.89% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$25.3M

Instructional Salaries

305

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of North Alabama paid a total of $25.3M to 305 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of North Alabama were Office and Administrative Support with 102 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 78 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 76 employees.

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