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University of Alabama in Huntsville

University of Alabama in Huntsville is a medium, public institution located in Huntsville, al. Founded in 1950, University of Alabama in Huntsville offers undergraduate degrees in 119 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 6,985 undergraduates
cost $11,878 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Alabama in Huntsville? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 78.1%
SAT score average 1259
ACT score average 28
Average high school GPA 3.9
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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14
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Alabama in Huntsville is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Engineering and Technology
Computer Science and Information Technology
Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Mechanical Engineering
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Biology, General
Management Information Systems and Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $11,878
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,122
Books & supplies $2,416
Other expenses $4,462
Cost of attendance* $29,878
Average financial aid package $15,851
Estimated cost $14,027 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $24,770
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,122
Books & supplies $2,416
Other expenses $4,462
Cost of attendance* $42,770
Average financial aid package $15,851
Estimated cost $26,919 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Alabama in Huntsville has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,985, with gender binary students split 60% male and 40% female.

Total enrollment

8,743

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
52%
African American %
7%
Hispanic American %
5%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
28%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Alabama in Huntsville, students love their Student Government Association, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 301 Sparkman Dr, Huntsville, AL 35899
phone 256-824-1000
address www.uah.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Student run sports

International student association

Cru

Blue crew

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Alabama in Huntsville to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Alabama in Huntsville?

University of Alabama in Huntsville is located in Huntsville, al.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Alabama in Huntsville? 

The acceptance rate for University of Alabama in Huntsville is 78%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Alabama in Huntsville?

The average high school GPA for University of Alabama in Huntsville students was 3.9.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Alabama in Huntsville?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Alabama in Huntsville including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $119,512.

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