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University of North Alabama
Admission at University of North Alabama is close to open (87.3%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $45,415 median earnings below before the application.
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University of North Alabama sits in Florence proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. International students are a visible presence here — 5.9% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $80,423 four years out. 24.3% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 5,811 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 79.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of North Alabama received 4,398 applications and admitted 4,243 (96.5%), with 1,106 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. University of North Alabama's 87.3% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How University of North Alabama compares
| University of North Alabama | Alabama median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 87.3% | 74.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $12,120 | $12,535 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $45,415 | $44,312 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of North Alabama: $45,415 median at year ten, versus $44,312 across Alabama institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $12,120 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $22,320. For non-residents, University of North Alabama's $22,320 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 5,811 undergrads, University of North Alabama is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
54.9% graduate within six years. Roughly 45% don't — ask a University of North Alabama tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of North Alabama
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $80,423 |
| Physical Sciences, Other | $78,082 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $75,870 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $74,550 |
| Chemistry | $72,885 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $56,814 |
| Biology, General | $52,979 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $52,044 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $51,994 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $51,912 |
| Marketing | $51,124 |
| Geography and Cartography | $50,445 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $50,331 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $48,913 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $48,020 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,973 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $47,150 |
| Political Science and Government | $43,706 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | $42,733 |
| Music | $41,734 |
| History | $41,728 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $40,334 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | $40,250 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $39,550 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $38,735 |
| Social Work | $37,853 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | $34,810 |
| Sociology | $33,810 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $33,565 |
Median earnings for these 29 University of North Alabama programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $45,415 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 17 additional University of North Alabama programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of North Alabama?
University of North Alabama doesn't look at test scores; its 87.3% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is University of North Alabama's acceptance rate?
96.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 4,243 admitted from 4,398 applicants.
How much does University of North Alabama cost?
In-state tuition is $12,120; out-of-state students pay $22,320. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of North Alabama graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $45,415 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Alabama
- Marion Military Institute — 97% admitted
- Talladega College — 85.4% admitted
- Heritage Christian University — 90% admitted
- Troy University — 96% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.