University of North Alabama (101879)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,200

2023 Average Net Price

$10,441

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

96.5%

4,398 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

10,059

54.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

54%

597 Graduates

About

University of North Alabama (101879) is a higher education institution located in Lauderdale County, AL. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of North Alabama (101879) were General Business Administration & Management (356 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (137 degrees), and Social Work (71 degrees).

In 2023, 2,252 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of North Alabama (101879). 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 (1,675 degrees), 6.84 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (245 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of North Alabama (101879) is $10,200, which is $−14,375 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of North Alabama (101879) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,592 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of North Alabama (101879) is $10,200, which is $14,375 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,441.

In 2023, 83% of undergraduate students attending University of North Alabama (101879) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 30% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,200

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of North Alabama (101879) was $10,200. The cost of tuition at University of North Alabama (101879) is $−14,375 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of North Alabama (101879) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,441

2023 Value

6.14%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of North Alabama (101879) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,441. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of North Alabama (101879) grew by 6.14%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of North Alabama (101879) (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

$7,730

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of North Alabama (101879) was of $7,730 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 2.96% between 2022 and 2023.

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 (101879) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

30%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at University of North Alabama (101879) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 8.79% with respect to 2022, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of North Alabama (101879) (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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of North Alabama (101879) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1592 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of North Alabama (101879) received 4,398 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 9.7% annual growth. Out of those 4,398 applicants, 4,243 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96.5% acceptance rate.

There were 10,059 students enrolled at University of North Alabama (101879) in 2023. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of North Alabama (101879) has an overall enrollment yield of 26.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

4,243

Accepted Out of 4,398

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of North Alabama (101879) was 96.5% (4,243 admissions from 4,398 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 95.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 9.7%, while admissions grew by 10.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of North Alabama (101879) (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 (101879) 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 (101879) had a total enrollment of 10,059 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of North Alabama (101879) is 5,523 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,536. This means that 54.9% of students enrolled at University of North Alabama (101879) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of North Alabama (101879), both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.1% White, 12.2% Black or African American, 4.56% Hispanic or Latino, 3.85% Two or More Races, 2.06% Asian, 0.616% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0696% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of North Alabama (101879) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.1%), followed by White Male (24.9%) and Black or African American Female (5.28%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.3%), followed by White Male (13.9%) and Black or African American Female (13.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

54.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of North Alabama (101879) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,059 students. The full-time enrollment at University of North Alabama (101879) is 5,523 and the part-time enrollment is 4,536. This means that 54.9% of students enrolled at University of North Alabama (101879) are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of North Alabama (101879) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2023 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 (101879) was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), University of North Alabama (101879) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of North Alabama (101879) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
7,053 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,230 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
459 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of North Alabama (101879) is 70.1% White, 12.2% Black or African American, 4.56% Hispanic or Latino, 3.85% Two or More Races, 2.06% Asian, 0.616% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0696% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 135 students (1.34%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 884 more women than men received degrees from University of North Alabama (101879). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of North Alabama (101879) is white (1,675 degrees awarded). There were 6.84 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (245 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of North Alabama (101879) is General Business Administration & Management (356 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (137 degrees) and Social Work (71 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of North Alabama (101879), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (107 degrees awarded), History (46 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (126 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 (101879) are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,534,098 people), Secondary school teachers (530,482 people), Education administrators (283,171 people), Special education teachers (208,500 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (187,596 people).

The most specialized majors at University of North Alabama (101879) in 2023 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (107 degrees awarded), History (46 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (126 degrees), Education (344 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (17 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (101879) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at University of North Alabama (101879) are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (107 degrees awarded), History (46 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (126 degrees), Education (344 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (17 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (101879) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 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 (101879).

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
154 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
104 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
78 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of North Alabama (101879) was Registered Nursing with 154 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of North Alabama (101879) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

684

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,568

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 684 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Alabama (101879), which is 0.436 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,568).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of North Alabama (101879) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 209 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Alabama (101879) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.833 times less than the 251 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 267 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Alabama (101879) in Registered Nursing, which is 7.22 times more than the 37 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

51%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 28% of students graduating from University of North Alabama (101879) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 51% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of North Alabama (101879) is Female and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.168% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,675 degrees awarded
Black or African American
245 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
72 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of North Alabama (101879) is white (1,675 degrees awarded). There were 6.84 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (245 degrees).

0.71% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,177 degrees awarded
White Male
498 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
177 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of North Alabama (101879) is white female (1,177 degrees awarded). There were 2.36 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (498 degrees).

Operations

University of North Alabama (101879) has an endowment valued at nearly $53.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.37M (6.3%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, University of North Alabama (101879) had a total salary expenditure of 152M. University of North Alabama (101879) employs 90 Assistant professors, 86 Professors and 59 Lecturers. Most academics at University of North Alabama (101879) are Male Professor (52), Female Assistant professor (50), and Male Assistant professor (40).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of North Alabama (101879) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 101 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 80 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 71 employees.

Endowment

$53.5M

2023 Endowment

15.9%

growth from 2022

University of North Alabama (101879) has an endowment valued at about $53.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of North Alabama (101879) grew 15.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.76M 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 (101879) (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

$1.98M - Federal
$3.96M - State
$201k - Local

As of 2023, University of North Alabama (101879) received $1.98M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.96M from state grants and contracts, and $201k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$67.2M

2023 Salaries

6.67%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of North Alabama (101879) paid a median of $67.2M in salaries, which represents 44.3% of their overall expenditure ($152M) and a 6.67% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.89% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.59% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$24.3M

Instructional Salaries

296

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of North Alabama (101879) paid a total of $24.3M to 296 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

90 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

101 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of North Alabama (101879) were Assistant professor with 90 employees, Professor with 86 employees, and Lecturer with 59 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of North Alabama (101879) were Office and Administrative Support with 101 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 80 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 71 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of North Alabama (101879) was Male Professor with 52 employees, Female Assistant professor with 50 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 40 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of North Alabama (101879).

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