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University of North Alabama, also known as UNA, is a coeducational university located in Florence, Alabama, United States. It was originally established in 1830 as LaGrange College. It is the state's oldest, four-year, public university. The main campus is spread across an area of over 120 acres. UNA was ranked as a top tier public university in the Southern Master’s category of U.S. News and World Report’s America’s Best Colleges (2008 edition). It offers a wide variety of degrees and programs through the following academic divisions:
UNA operates one of the nation's most successful collegiate athletic programs. It competes in the NCAA Division II's Gulf South Conference. The sports teams are nicknamed the Lions.
Florence, AL is home to University Of North Alabama. Florence is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at University Of North Alabama go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
Students commonly pursue studies in business and management.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. The school attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 51% of them (as of 2007-2008). Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 360. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 390 and 550.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
University Of North Alabama has 7,097 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. University Of North Alabama values student athletics, and belongs to the Gulf South Conference.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of North Alabama
One Harrison Plaza
Florence, AL 35632-0001
General Phone: (256) 765-4100
http://www.una.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 519 | business management, marketing, accounting, MIS, finance, managerial economics |
| Education and Teaching | 205 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, teacher ed, educational administration, special ed, school counseling |
| Liberal Arts | 181 | speech and rhetoric, English, geography, sociology, history, social services, foreign language and literature, political science, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 167 | registered nursing |
| Family and Social Work | 54 | social work, family and consumer science |
| Science | 46 | biology, chemistry, physical science courses, geology, physics, marine biology |
| Therapy and Counseling | 39 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 35 | criminal justice and administration |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 30 | recreation and leisure studies |
| Music | 18 | music |
| Art Studies | 16 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of North Alabama in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 845 | 35 |
| Master's degree | 465 | 12 |
| Post-master's certificate | 17 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, University Of North Alabama had a total enrollment of 7,097 students (6,122 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 93% |
| Part-Time | 7% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 17% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 75% |
| (International Students) | 13% |
| Tennessee | 7% |
| Mississippi | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 10 % |
University Of North Alabama offers campus housing for 1,050 of its 6,122 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Florence, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,183 | 1,111 | 51% | 1,111 | 100% |
| Men | 1,016 | 517 | 51% | 517 | 100% |
| Women | 1,167 | 594 | 51% | 574 | 97% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 360 | 480 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 3% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,554 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,226 |
| Room and board | $ 4,659 |
| Room charge | $ 2,163 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,496 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,400 |
Financial Aid:
University Of North Alabama participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 101600)
University Of North Alabama has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $91,722 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $82,878 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 47 | $77,247 | 20 | $74,336 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 30 | $65,056 | 25 | $67,548 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 35 | $53,898 | 44 | $51,972 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $48,328 | 21 | $45,221 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 123 | $65,043 | 110 | $58,289 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Gulf South Conference |
| Basketball | Gulf South Conference |
| Baseball | Gulf South Conference |
| Track | Gulf South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 146 | 76 | 222 |
| Football | 80 | 0 | 80 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Basketball | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| Track | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 18 | 64 | 82 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
Geography
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of North Alabama Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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