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University of Alabama in Huntsville

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, AL · City · 6,591 students
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$18,796
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
63%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
70% typical
$61,767
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$63,395 typical
69%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
73% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is best known for its deep ties to the aerospace, defense, and technology industries, uniquely situated within Cummings Research Park and adjacent to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. The university excels in STEM fields, boasting nationally recognized programs in aerospace engineering, atmospheric science, cybersecurity, and computer science, alongside a highly regarded nursing program. Student life is focused on innovation and career preparation, with undergraduates benefiting from exceptional research funding and direct access to internships with federal agencies and Fortune 500 defense contractors. This practical, industry-integrated learning environment makes UAH an ideal choice for ambitious students seeking early, hands-on experience in cutting-edge scientific and engineering careers.

Wikipedia:The University of Alabama in Huntsville is a public research university in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. It is part of the University of Alabama System and is classified among "R2: High Research Spending and Doctorate Production".

Location
Huntsville, AL, 35899 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
BNA · Nashville
97 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$12,132$26,408
Housing & food (on campus)$12,428$12,428
Books & supplies$2,662$2,662
Cost of attendance$27,392$41,668 est.
Average net price$18,796Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$26,408
In-state: $12,132
Housing & food (on campus)$12,428
Books & supplies$2,662
Cost of attendance$41,668 est.
In-state: $27,392
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $18,796
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$16,192
$30–48k
$16,532
$48–75k
$18,210
$75–110k
$20,777
$110k+
$21,501
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
63%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
42%
Back for yr 2
84%
Transferred
20%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
63% graduated · 24% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 12% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$55,610
10 yrs after entry$61,767
Debt
Median at graduation$20,705
Monthly payment$220
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$26.8k
90th percentile$36,250
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
69%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1319
R 600–690 · M 610–720
ACT midpoint
28
Comp 24–31 · E 24–33 · M 23–30
SAT middle 50%: 1210–1410
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Student Body
Gender
Men 61%Women 39%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
17 : 1
Pell grant
25%
First-gen
31%
Family income
$44,787
Independent
25%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
14%
Race & ethnicity
White
68%
Hispanic
8%
Black
9%
Asian
4%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$55,610
After 10 yrs
$61,767
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing176
Computer and Information Sciences, General168
Mechanical Engineering127
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering124
Business Administration, Management and Operations88
Biology, General87
Computer Engineering79
Management Information Systems and Services67
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering60
Psychology, General50
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness47
Fine and Studio Arts47
Industrial Engineering45
Marketing42
Physics38
Chemical Engineering35
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$114M
Full-time faculty
66%
Faculty salary
$10,639/mo
Teaching spend
$9,877
per student
Federal loans
33%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral University
Research activity
R2 — high research
$162M research spending · 45 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions

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