- Acceptance rate: 87% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.54, as reported by the college for 2024–25
- Average net price: $10,441 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what University of North Alabama reported: an average GPA of 3.54 (2024–25) and an acceptance rate of 87% for fall 2024.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of North Alabama reviews each application.
University of North Alabama average GPA
University of North Alabama reported an average high school GPA of 3.54 for its first-year students, in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
How their high school GPAs were spread:
| High school GPA | Share of first-year students |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | |
| 3.75–3.99 | |
| 3.50–3.74 | |
| 3.25–3.49 | |
| 3.00–3.24 | |
| 2.50–2.99 | |
| 2.00–2.49 | |
| 1.00–1.99 | |
| Below 1.0 |
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
University of North Alabama acceptance rate
University of North Alabama admitted 4,411 of 5,052 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 87%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of North Alabama is a public 4-year university in Florence, Alabama, with 7,662 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What University of North Alabama looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
University of North Alabama didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
University of North Alabama awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $10,441 a year at University of North Alabama in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for the University of North Alabama?
It would be on the low side there: 8% of University of North Alabama's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set, and it admitted 87% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.
How much does GPA matter at the University of North Alabama?
A lot: University of North Alabama requires high school GPA and high school record. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to the University of North Alabama?
Check University of North Alabama's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of North Alabama didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What share of the University of North Alabama students had a 3.5 GPA or higher?
71% of University of North Alabama's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (34%) had 3.75–3.99, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.
Is there a minimum GPA for the University of North Alabama?
University of North Alabama doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.54, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What is the University of North Alabama's acceptance rate?
University of North Alabama's acceptance rate was 87% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,411 of 5,052 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
How selective is the University of North Alabama?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of North Alabama admitted 87% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does the University of North Alabama accept AP credit?
Yes. University of North Alabama awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does the University of North Alabama consider legacy status?
No. University of North Alabama doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at the University of North Alabama after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $10,441 a year at University of North Alabama in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check the University of North Alabama's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of North AlabamaU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- University of North Alabama Common Data Set 2024–25University of North Alabama: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
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