More selective than 22% of Alabama colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose UNA over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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UNA admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 87% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 96% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is UNA compared with other Alabama colleges?
UNA has the 18th-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Alabama colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Jacksonville State University | 78% | 55% | $14,279 |
| 15 | University of Mobile | 78% | 57% | $22,382 |
| 16 | Samford University | 82% | 77% | $32,622 |
| 17 | Talladega College | 85% | 31% | $15,560 |
| 18 | University of North Alabama | 87% | 55% | $12,170 |
| 19 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | 88% | 64% | $18,749 |
| 20 | Auburn University at Montgomery | 92% | 33% | $13,224 |
| 21 | Herzing University-Birmingham | 93% | 13% | $19,651 |
| 22 | Troy University | 96% | 50% | $16,527 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Alabama colleges →
Who enrolls at UNA
College Scorecard; IPEDS
UNA admissions questions
What is the UNA acceptance rate?
University of North Alabama accepts 87% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,243 of 4,398 applicants were admitted.
Does UNA require the SAT or ACT?
University of North Alabama does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at UNA?
26% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,106 of 4,243).
Is UNA getting harder to get into?
University of North Alabama accepted 87% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 96% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of North Alabama overview