UNA Description

Known in particular for its Allied Health and Dental programs, University of North Alabama’s (UNA) is a comprehensive university that offers other professional and academic majors as well as continuing education classes, opportunities for research, and a dynamic cultural life.

UNA’s Performing Arts programs are also among its more exceptional, producing successful musicians and other types of entertainment professionals.

Education, History, Business, Culinary Arts, Marine Biology and Hospitality Management are some examples of UNA’s more than 60 other undergraduate programs.

Research activity, undertaken in a number of different disciplines, is also a large part of a UNA education.

For those who are seeking a professional certificate, Continuing Education certifies students to work in such fields as Business Administration, Paralegal Studies and Pharmacy Technology. Additionally, the Continuing Education division sponsors classes for senior citizens and personal enrichment courses.

Culture and the arts thrive on the UNA campus. In addition to a regionally known Summer Theatre Program, there are numerous events and lectures featuring Pulitzer prize-winning writers and acclaimed filmmakers.

Financial aid is available to UNA students who qualify.

Quick Facts

Location

Southeast

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Lions

Nickname

UNA

Website

www.una.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$4,914

Out-of-State Tuition

$8,922

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

7,232

UNA Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
5,917
Freshman Class
1,074
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
7,232

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
81%
Graduate
19%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
91%
Part-Time
9%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
86%
Out-of-State
14%

Gender of Students

Women
53%
Men
47%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
13%
Caucasian
78%
Latino
1%
Other
8%

Students State Origin

Alabama
86%
Tennessee
6%
Mississippi
1%
Other
7%

International Students

International
8%
Domestic
92%