University of North Alabama (101879)

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,200

6.25% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$9,837

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

4.06%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

95.7%

4,009 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

9,830

55.5% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

52.3%

615 Graduates

About

University of North Alabama (101879) is a higher education institution located in Lauderdale County, AL. In 2022, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of North Alabama (101879) were General Business Administration & Management (308 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (136 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (53 degrees).

In 2022, 2,050 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of North Alabama (101879). 64.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,555 degrees), 6.67 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (233 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of North Alabama (101879) is $10,200, which is $−13,796 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at University of North Alabama (101879) is $10,200, which is $−13,796 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,837.

In 2022, 91% of undergraduate students attending University of North Alabama (101879) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,200

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at University of North Alabama (101879) was $10,200. The cost of tuition at University of North Alabama (101879) is $−13,796 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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

Average Net Price

$9,837

2022 Value

20.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 University of North Alabama (101879) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,837. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of University of North Alabama (101879) grew by 20.5%.

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

$7,966

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of North Alabama (101879) was of $7,966 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

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

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at University of North Alabama (101879) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 28.2% with respect to 2021, when 71% 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.

4.06%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of North Alabama (101879) was 4.06%, which represents 66 out of the 1624 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 4,009 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 17.6% annual growth. Out of those 4,009 applicants, 3,836 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 95.7% acceptance rate.

There were 9,830 students enrolled at University of North Alabama (101879) in 2022.

University of North Alabama (101879) has an overall enrollment yield of 29.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

95.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

3,836

Accepted Out of 4,009

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of North Alabama (101879) was 95.7% (3,836 admissions from 4,009 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 90%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 17.6%, while admissions grew by 25%..

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.

Enrollment

University of North Alabama (101879) had a total enrollment of 9,830 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at University of North Alabama (101879) is 5,452 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,378. This means that 55.5% 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 70.5% White, 11.9% Black or African American, 5.01% Hispanic or Latino, 3.81% Two or More Races, 1.71% Asian, 0.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.112% 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 (5.54%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.5%), followed by Black or African American Female (13.4%) and White Male (13.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

55.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of North Alabama (101879) in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,830 students. The full-time enrollment at University of North Alabama (101879) is 5,452 and the part-time enrollment is 4,378. This means that 55.5% of students enrolled at University of North Alabama (101879) are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% 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

76%

2022 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 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2022)

White
6,926 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,166 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
492 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of North Alabama (101879) is 70.5% White, 11.9% Black or African American, 5.01% Hispanic or Latino, 3.81% Two or More Races, 1.71% Asian, 0.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.112% 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 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 121 students (1.23%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 606 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 (1,555 degrees awarded). There were 6.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (233 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of North Alabama (101879) is General Business Administration & Management (308 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (136 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (53 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (115 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (107 degrees), and History (31 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 (1,693,815 people), Secondary school teachers (552,678 people), Education administrators (313,418 people), Other managers (213,849 people), and Postsecondary teachers (200,442 people).

The most specialized majors at University of North Alabama (101879) in 2022 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (115 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (107 degrees), History (31 degrees), Education (282 degrees), and English (42 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

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 Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at University of North Alabama (101879) are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (115 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (107 degrees), History (31 degrees), Education (282 degrees), and English (42 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (3,072,946 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (444,462 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (254,449 people), Legal services (166,995 people), and Individual & family services (165,254 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 (2021)

Registered Nursing
150 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
102 degrees awarded
Accounting
73 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of North Alabama (101879) was Registered Nursing with 150 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

722

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

1,328

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 722 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Alabama (101879), which is 0.544 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,328).

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 2022, 197 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Alabama (101879) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.06 times more than the 186 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 288 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Alabama (101879) in Registered Nursing, which is 11.1 times more than the 26 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 27% 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, 50% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at University of North Alabama (101879) is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 2.6% of graduates (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,555 degrees awarded
Black or African American
233 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
71 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of North Alabama (101879) is white (1,555 degrees awarded). There were 6.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (233 degrees).

0.732% of degree recipients (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
1,019 degrees awarded
White Male
536 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
148 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of North Alabama (101879) is white female (1,019 degrees awarded). There were 1.9 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (536 degrees).

Operations

University of North Alabama (101879) has an endowment valued at nearly $46.2M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −NaNM (−2.65%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, University of North Alabama (101879) had a total salary expenditure of 148M. University of North Alabama (101879) employs 85 Assistant professors, 83 Professors and 62 Associate professors. Most academics at University of North Alabama (101879) are Male Professor (51), Male Assistant professor (43), and Female Assistant professor (42).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of North Alabama (101879) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 115 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 82 employees, and Service with 74 employees.

Endowment

$46.2M

2022 Endowment

8.48%

decline from 2021

University of North Alabama (101879) has an endowment valued at about $46.2M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of University of North Alabama (101879) declined 8.48% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $421k lower 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

$9.32M - Federal
$3.44M - State
$1M - Local

As of 2022, University of North Alabama (101879) received $9.32M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.44M from state grants and contracts, and $1M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$63M

2022 Salaries

6.89%

growth from 2021

In 2022, University of North Alabama (101879) paid a median of $63M in salaries, which represents 42.7% of their overall expenditure ($148M) and a 6.89% growth from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$22.9M

Instructional Salaries

289

Number of Employees

In 2022, University of North Alabama (101879) paid a total of $22.9M to 289 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

85 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

115 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of North Alabama (101879) were Assistant professor with 85 employees, Professor with 83 employees, and Associate professor with 62 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of North Alabama (101879) were Office and Administrative Support with 115 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 82 employees, and Service with 74 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of North Alabama (101879) was Male Professor with 51 employees, Male Assistant professor with 43 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 42 employees.

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

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