University of North Alabama
UNA
Florence, Alabama 35632-0001
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
University of North Alabama is a public institution in Florence with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A mid-sized campus of 5.5K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
54% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,415 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,024.
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History & Fun Facts
- •In 1929, it became a state teachers college offering a four-year curriculum in elementary education.
- •In 1947, the curriculum was expanded again to include A.
- •In 1956, the institution formed a graduate course of study, and the following year, the Alabama Legislature voted to change the institution's name to Florence State College.
- •In 1963, Wendell Wilkie Gunn became the first African-American student to enroll at the college, after a hearing that lasted only ten minutes.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
70.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$15,781
Programs (86)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
78%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
41
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from AL state average + city premium