Campus & Student Life at University of North Alabama

Home to about 5,946 undergraduates in 2020, University of North Alabama is a public university located in Florence, Alabama. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, University of North Alabama offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by University of North Alabama can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our University of North Alabama Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of North Alabama Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at University of North Alabama. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit University of North Alabama Disability Services.

University of North Alabama for the Military

While not a "service academy", University of North Alabama does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit University of North Alabama Veteran Services . For more information, check out our University of North Alabama for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of North Alabama

University of North Alabama offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of North Alabama

There were 5,946 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,708 (79.2%). Part-time attendance was 1,238 (20.8%).

University of North Alabama is Ranked #1,552 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, University of North Alabama is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank University of North Alabama #1552 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at University of North Alabama by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the University of North Alabama Diversity Guide.

University of North Alabama Competes in the NCAA

University of North Alabama has a total of 238 student athletes, 154 men and 84 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of North Alabama Athletics