Public · Florence, Alabama

University of North Alabama

University of North Alabama is a public institution in Florence, Alabama. as a public institution, published Scorecard outcomes are the federal Title-IV cohort view of former students — not every graduate and not a guarantee for any one enrollee.

$12,170
Avg net price / yr
$45,415
10-yr median earnings
54.4%
150%-time completion
87.3%
Acceptance rate

The verdict

University of North Alabama pairs above-median former-student earnings with open admission.

According to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.

Top 38%
former-student earnings, US
87.3%
acceptance rate
54.4%
150%-time completion
+19%
earnings, 6→10 yrs
City: Small Carnegie: Master's (L)
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Institution data retrieved July 2026; field-of-study data retrieved March 2026.

How to read this University of North Alabama profile

Figures above come from IPEDS institution records published through the College Scorecard (retrieved July 2026 for institution fields; March 2026 for field-of-study). Peer groups and cost cohorts follow IPEDS ownership sector, Carnegie class ("Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs"), and locale, not an editorial shortlist.

Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for full-time, first-time undergraduate Title IV recipients. It is a defined cohort average, not a personalized price; income-band fields add context but do not replace the school's current net-price calculator.

Earnings use Treasury-linked records for federally aided former students who were working and not enrolled in the measurement year (completers and noncompleters). IPEDS completion and retention use separate first-time, full-time cohorts, so those denominators are not the earnings cohort. Read cost, completion, and earnings as distinct historical measures, not a causal verdict or individual forecast.

College Value Score

C
College Value Score
55/100
University of North Alabama

A 6-metric composite of earnings, cost, and completion outcomes benchmarked against every reporting US college, not a ranking of teaching quality, campus life, or fit for any individual student. See the full methodology.

Earnings C
$45,415
10-year median former-student earnings
Net Price B-
$12,170
Average annual cost after grants and aid
Completion Rate D
54.4%
Completion within 150% of normal time
Debt F
$22,077
Median federal debt at graduation
Loan Repayment B-
69.0%
Borrowers repaying loans within 3 years
Retention C+
79.7%
First-year students returning for year two
University of North Alabama vs. the national benchmark
EarningsNet PriceCompletionDebtRepaymentRetention

Each axis is the percentile score shown in the breakdown at left; the shape shows this school's overall profile at a glance.

10-yr median earnings

$45,415

Federal aid recipients only

Avg net price

$12,170

After grants and scholarships

150%-time completion

54.4%

Full-time, first-time cohort

150%-time completion vs portal median (57.1%) 54.4%

Four-year-institution cohort

College ROI Quadrant - University of North Alabama vs peers

University of North Alabama positioned by earnings vs cost Two-by-two quadrant chart: x-axis median earnings 10 years after enrollment, y-axis average net price after financial aid. Each dot is a college, colored by completion within 150% of normal time (garnet ≥65%, amber 45-64%, red <45%). Net price increases upward, earnings increase rightward, so: bottom-right = best value (low cost, high earnings); top-right = premium (high cost, high earnings); bottom-left = community college tier (low cost, modest earnings); top-left = cost challenge (high cost, low earnings). Currently plotting 8 colleges. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard joined to Carnegie Classification. University of North Alabama positioned by ea… Carnegie Classification: Master's (L) Master's (… COST CHALLENGE PREMIUM COMMUNITY BEST VALUE $30K $65K Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment ($) $7K $20K Avg Net Price ($) University of North Alabama (you are here): $45K earn · $12K net · 54% grad You are here - University of Nort… Alabama A & M University: $41K earn · $18K net · 26% grad Alabama A & M Jefferson State Community College: $41K earn · $9K net · 24% grad Jefferson State Co… University of Alabama in Huntsville: $62K earn · $19K net · 63% grad University of Alab… Coastal Alabama Community College: $35K earn · $14K net · 29% grad Coastal Alabama Co… Jacksonville State University: $45K earn · $14K net · 53% grad Jacksonville State… John C Calhoun State Community College: $38K earn · $8K net · 41% grad Heritage Christian University: $43K earn · $15K net Grad rate (4yr) ≥65% 45-64% <45%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education

Each dot is a college plotted by 10-year median earnings (x-axis) vs average net price (y-axis), colored by completion within 150% of normal time. Bottom-right = high earnings/lower price; top-left = lower earnings/higher price.

How University of North Alabama ranks nationally

Where this school's former-student earnings fall within the full national distribution of every US college that reports to the College Scorecard, not just its peer set.

University of North Alabama: former-student earnings vs. every US college

10-year median earnings, College Scorecard

$45,415 Top 38% higher than 62% of 5,103 US colleges

$0–$20,000: 169 US colleges (3%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 2,245 US colleges (44%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 1,897 US colleges (37%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 606 US colleges (12%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 134 US colleges (3%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 39 US colleges (1%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 11 US colleges (0%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 2 US colleges (0%). Above this entry. This college $0 $160,000 every US college, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US colleges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard · Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals

Metric University of North Alabama National rank Percentile
10-yr median earnings $45,415 #1944 of 5103 62nd
Average net price $12,170 #1533 of 5020 69th (lower is better)
150%-time completion 54.4% #2640 of 4858 46th
Undergraduate enrollment 5,811 #639 of 5462 88th

National ranks count every operating US college reporting each metric to the College Scorecard, separate from the earnings histogram above.

Quick Facts

5,811
Undergraduate enrollment
87.3%
Acceptance rate
-
SAT average
54.4%
150%-time completion
$45,415
10-yr median earnings
79.7%
First-year retention

How University of North Alabama ranks in Alabama

State rank among 69 reporting Alabama colleges with College Scorecard data, a separate lens from the national distribution above.

Metric University of North Alabama State rank Percentile
10-yr median earnings $45,415 #17 of 69 75th
Average net price $12,170 #20 of 65 69th (lower is better)
150%-time completion 54.4% #17 of 65 74th
Undergraduate enrollment 5,811 #11 of 73 85th

Highest former-student earnings in Alabama

#School10-yr earningsNet price
1Jersey College - Dothan$66,087-
2Auburn University$65,337$24,323
3Columbia Southern University$63,534$14,580
4University of Alabama in Huntsville$61,767$18,796
5Marion Military Institute$59,644$8,627
6The University of Alabama$59,221$22,420
7Samford University$58,469$32,622
8United States Sports University$55,257$24,076
9University of Alabama at Birmingham$54,501$18,749
10Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound$52,669-
11Spring Hill College$51,500$20,449
12Athens State University$50,273-
17University of North AlabamaThis school$45,415$12,170

Admissions

Admission Rate 87.3%
0%100%87.3%
Share of applicants admitted

Costs & Financial Aid

Net price by family income at University of North Alabama

Average annual net price after grants; Title IV recipient cohort by income bracket

net price / yr

What this shows Need-based aid pulls net price down at lower brackets at University of North Alabama - compare the bar for your income band, not the overall average alone.

Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard As of Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals

Tuition & Net Price

In-State Tuition $12,120
Out-of-State Tuition $22,320
Average Net Price $12,170
24.3%
Pell Grant Rate
32.3%
Federal Loan Rate
$22,077
Median Debt
$234/mo
Monthly Payment

Net price at University of North Alabama swings rather than trends

Across 11 reported years between 2013 and 2023, the average net price here has ranged from $10,527 to $14,130 without settling into a rise or a fall. Comparing only the first and last years would read as -3.9%, but the years in between do not follow that line, so the honest summary is the range rather than a trend. Budget against the upper end, not the average.

Lowest year
$10,527
Highest year
$14,130
Most recent (2023)
$11,024
Average net price, 2013–2023

11 reported years. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation.

2013: $11,4762014: $11,2942015: $11,4382016: $11,1272017: $12,7542018: $12,5572019: $14,1302020: $13,6992021: $12,6312022: $10,5272023: $11,024
2013 · $11,4762023 · $11,024

Over the same years, enrollment went -1.2% (5,536 → 5,468 students).

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, per-year fields (2013–2023). Net price is the average cost after grant and scholarship aid for federally-aided undergraduates.

Student Demographics

Race & ethnicity

Student body at a glance

60.1%
Female
36.3%
First Generation

Outcomes

79.7%
Retention Rate
$38,295
Median Earnings (6yr)
56.7%
Earning Over $25K
69.0%
Loan Repayment, Completers (3yr)

Outcomes & debt snapshot

Measure Cohort / horizon Value
Completion within 150% of normal time First-time, full-time 54.4%
First-year retention First-time, full-time freshmen 79.7%
Median earnings 6 years after entry $38,295
Median earnings 10 years after entry $45,415
Share earning over $25,000 Working, not enrolled 56.7%
Loan repayment rate Completers, 3 years after leaving 69.0%
Median federal student debt At completion $22,077
Estimated monthly payment Standard 10-year plan $234/mo

Programs & Earnings

Field-of-study summary by credential

Credential Programs Award count Avg earnings Top earnings Avg debt
Bachelor's 30 1,043 $50,356 $80,423 $22,605
Master's 8 633 $81,595 $95,691 $23,319

Top programs at University of North Alabama by completer earnings

Median earnings of program completers, College Scorecard field-of-study file

median earnings

What this shows The highest-earning programs at a school are not necessarily its most popular ones - a small specialized program can post strong median earnings without reflecting the outcome most students here actually see.

Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard As of Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals

Program Credential Completers Median Earnings Median Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Master's 136 $95,691 $20,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations Master's 308 $92,349 $27,500
Computer and Information Sciences, General Bachelor's 35 $80,423 $27,000
Physical Sciences, Other Bachelor's 8 $78,082 -
Management Information Systems and Services Bachelor's 18 $75,870 $25,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Bachelor's 165 $74,550 $21,761
Chemistry Bachelor's 11 $72,885 $23,250
Accounting and Related Services Bachelor's 49 $56,814 $21,375
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Master's 108 $56,744 $21,958
Biology, General Bachelor's 47 $52,979 $20,205
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Bachelor's 54 $52,044 $24,845
Finance and Financial Management Services Bachelor's 23 $51,994 $18,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations Bachelor's 75 $51,912 $21,250
Marketing Bachelor's 52 $51,124 $21,000
Geography and Cartography Bachelor's 10 $50,445 $29,750

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of North Alabama?
University of North Alabama is a public institution in Florence, Alabama. The acceptance rate is 87.3%. Undergraduate enrollment is 5,811 students.
How much do University of North Alabama former students earn?
Federally aided former students at University of North Alabama who were working and not enrolled had median earnings of $45,415 ten years after entry; the cohort is not limited to graduates. Six years after entry, the corresponding median is $38,295.
How much does University of North Alabama cost?
The average net price at University of North Alabama is $12,170. In-state tuition is $12,120 and out-of-state tuition is $22,320. Median student debt at graduation is $22,077.
What is the graduation rate at University of North Alabama?
University of North Alabama has a 54.4% completion rate within 150% of normal time at a four-year institution (typically six years for a bachelor’s program). The first-year retention rate is 79.7%.
Is University of North Alabama worth the student debt?
The median student debt at University of North Alabama is $22,077, while former students earn a median of $45,415 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 49% of those annual earnings. Among borrowers who completed their program, 69.0% are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $234.

Sources & methodology

Public-college profiles lean on IPEDS enrollment and Scorecard Title-IV outcomes. State appropriations are outside this page; the figures below are the federal cohort measures only.

Every number is read live from the Mar–Jul 2026 Scorecard/IPEDS retrievals. Public institutions often enroll large Title-IV cohorts, so medians can be stable — still cohort averages, never a personal forecast. Read the full methodology for how the data is sourced, computed, and verified.

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