History
- Established in 1830
- Alabama’s oldest public 4-year university
Education
- Home to more than 300 students
- Benefits include small classes, scholarships and many extracurricular opportunities.
- More than 90% of Honors Program graduates are employed in their degree fields or are pursuing graduate degree work
- More than 140 majors and concentrations
- 80% of classes are taught by full-time faculty
- Average class size is 24 students
- 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio
Research
The Center for Student Research is centrally located in Collier Library at the University of North Alabama. It is our hope to provide students at UNA with the tools necessary to produce and present quality research. We offer various services and assist students at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
Career
The UNA Career Center is committed to empowering students and alumni in all phases of their career development. In support of this mission, the Career Center serves as the primary resource on campus for career related information, providing necessary resources, services, and programs to facilitate successful career development as it relates to students, alumni, faculty, and employers.
University of North Alabama Key Statistics & Highlights
- 464 Academic Staff
- 10,392 Students
- 6,443 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
University of North Alabama Overview
University of North Alabama Scholarships
University of North Alabama Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to University of North Alabama. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
18 Dec 2026
Klein Family Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Stipendium Peregrinum
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
LIFE Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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Independent provider
Grant
7000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Undergraduate Degree
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Fulbright Program
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Becas La Caixa
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Independent provider
Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
16 Sep 2026
Marshall Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do
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Student services
- Integrity - adhere to professional standards of personal, academic, and intellectual integrity
- Community - embrace the diversity of cultural backgrounds, personal characteristics, and life situations represented in this community
- Social Justice - value and inspire a just and equitable environment for the free expression of ideas, opinions, thoughts, and differences in people. They understand that their actions serve as an example to students and therefore will challenge actions that may be harmful to and/or diminish the worth of others.
- Respect - display respect for the rights and dignity of all
- Responsibility - UNA staff members exhibit a high level of responsibility to self, to others, and to the community.
Housing services
The University of North Alabama offers students a unique educational experience through its on-campus living community. There are two basic types of housing available on campus: residence halls and university apartments. Each residence hall, a modern living facility, is a community designed to enrich and broaden the educational experiences of students. Living in residence halls provides the student an opportunity to develop lasting friendships, well worth remembering. The residence halls are designed to meet the physical needs of the residents, while providing activities and programs that contribute to the “total educational experience.”
Library services
Librarians' solutions to professors' challenges. Collier Library offers book and materials delivery to faculty, staff, and graduate students. By signing up for campus delivery, all interlibrary loan items will automatically be delivered.
ICT services
You're now able to borrow phone charging cables, cameras, Wi-Fi hotspots, selfie sticks and much more!
Medical services
University Health Services operates a medical clinic to care for and treat minor illness and injury. Students can see one of the licensed healthcare providers at no charge. Lab tests and prescription medications are available for a fee that is much less than most clinics. Faculty and staff can receive care for a nominal fee. University Health Services clinic does not bill insurance.
Campus life
- Beautiful 130-acre campus in historic Florence, Alabama—within walking distance of downtown restaurants, shops, and businesses
- UNA is located within a four-city area on the banks of the Tennessee River known as the Shoals: Florence, Tuscumbia, Muscle Shoals, and Sheffield
- The Shoals is steeped in arts, culture, and entertainment—and is home to the famous Muscle Shoals sound
Sports facilities
- UNA operates 14 renowned collegiate athletic programs in NCAA Division II's Gulf South Conference
- UNA teams have collected more than 40 conference championships, dozens of No. 1 national rankings and seven national titles
Student clubs
- The University of North Alabama’s Fraternity and Sorority Life is dedicated to enhancing the undergraduate fraternity and sorority experience by fostering an inclusive community, providing academic, personal, social, service, and leadership opportunities, and promoting a strong values-based Fraternity and Sorority community.
- Student organizations at UNA range from academic and honorary to community service and special interest focused. If there isn't an organization that fits your interests or needs, come see us! We would love to talk more with you about how you can get plugged in on campus, in your academic departments, or even create your own student organization.
Accreditation
- The University of North Alabama is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award bachelor’s, master’s and education specialist degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of the University of North Alabama.
- Able to award bachelor’s, master’s and education specialist degrees
University of North Alabama Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United States Country
Florence City
University of North Alabama Student Reviews & Awards
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Affordable, supportive online study
Being an online student, I've never had any problems getting in touch with my professors and they're always prompt with responding to my questions or concerns. Overall my graduate experience here has been wonderful and the affordable tuition makes it even better.
My experience
This university has teached me a lot of things like hard work, patience and discipline, i think that picking this degree was the right choice.
An adventure to the United States
As an international student, I encountered some difficulties in the adaptation such as buying food, living expenses, fees payments, and student jobs. I applied for several jobs on campus but I'm still jobless. So I spent almost all my savings. Apart from that, the education system in the united states is very interesting and the courses are comprehensive.
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