University of North Alabama

Yes, UNA is online. It offers over two dozen degrees at the undergraduate and graduate levels. NCES data shows that 16% of undergrads and 84% of graduate students attend UNA exclusively online. 

The rigor of UNA's online programming matches that of its on-campus programs. Online courses are taught by the same instructors who teach students participating in face-to-face education. 

UNA is a public four-year institution. Any profit or income it makes goes directly back into its academic programming and toward improving the student experience. 

Yes, UNA is a good school. It ranks at #11 for Best Online Colleges in Alabama. Its favorable institutional accreditation status also shows it's a good school that is financially sound, offers high quality academic programming, and meets federal quality standards.

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UNA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctorate degrees, and certificates. SACSCOC is a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency. 

UNA is also programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc., the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation.

Courses in UNA's online programs last eight weeks, so students can finish faster. 

Additionally, UNA is known for its affordability. According to College Scorecard data, its annual average cost of approximately $12,600 is about 40% less than the average across schools. To be even more economical, UNA offers a New Start Scholarship that covers the first course a student enrolls in as long as they take two or more courses that term. It’s available to first-year online students.

It has also made several of our rankings lists for affordability: It sits at #5 for Most Affordable Online Colleges for Spanish Degrees, #8 for Most Affordable Online Master's Degrees in Mathematics, and #9 for Most Affordable Master's in Creative Writing Online.

According to College Scorecard, UNA's bachelor's degrees in chemistry, nursing, marketing, finance, and geography provide the highest earnings for alums. Graduates earn annual median salaries of $70,500, $63,100, $52,300, $50,400, and $49,600, respectively. An online degree similar to marketing and finance that may provide high earnings includes UNA's online BBA.

Additionally, OnlineU's proprietary Salary Score ranks colleges by how much their alums earn compared to graduates with the same degree nationwide. Out of 100 total points, UNA has an overall bachelor's Salary Score of 28 and 45 for its master's degrees. 

It's considered fairly easy to get into UNA. College Scorecard data shows that it has a 90% acceptance rate. While it doesn't require entrance exams, it suggests that students provide SAT and ACT scores. 

When you pick a college, it's important to set realistic expectations regarding where you have a good chance of being accepted. 

First-year students with high school GPAs of 2.5 or higher may apply for unconditional admission. Students with high school GPAs between 2.0 and 2.49 may apply for conditional admission, which means that there may be additional requirements to meet. 

It's unclear what undergraduate GPA graduate candidates need to have to apply. Each program may have its own requirements. Applying to a graduate program generally requires an undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or even 3.0. 

Although individual degree programs may have additional requirements, UNA's admission requirements for first-year distance learners generally include the following:

• An application 
• A $50 application fee, though this may be temporarily waived
• Official high school transcripts or GED
• Official college transcripts, if transferring credits
• Official military transcripts, if applicable
• SAT/ACT scores, if available

An enrollment or program advisor can help you when you are ready to apply to college.

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