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University of Alabama in Huntsville

UAH University of Alabama Huntsville

Huntsville, Alabama 35899

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

STEM-heavyUrbanGreek life

Known for engineering

University of Alabama in Huntsville is a public institution in Huntsville with particular strength in engineering and business. With an average SAT of 1321, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 6.7K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $61,767 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,880.

Established
1950
Mascot
Charger Blue
Type
Public research university
Division
Division II

Plan Your Visit

74%Acceptance
1321SAT Avg
6,650Students
17:1Student:Faculty
62%Grad Rate
$61,767Earnings 10yr
$19,880Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate74.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1321

Reading & WritingMid: 640
595700
MathMid: 655
600740

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2531

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$11,770
Tuition (out-of-state)$24,662
Room & Board$11,122
Books & Supplies$2,416
Total Cost of Attendance$27,098
Average Net Price$19,880
Median Debt at Graduation$20,705
Monthly Payment (10yr)$220

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,521
$30–48K$17,935
$48–75K$21,187
$75–110K$21,205
$110K+$21,937

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

66.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$13,905

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

50

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

13

Burglary

3

Aggravated Assault

2

Robbery

4

Motor Vehicle Theft

5

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

13

Drug Arrests

10

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (119)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

81%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
6,650
Gender Split
39% / 61%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
23%

Race & Ethnicity

White 69%
Black 9%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 4%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate61.9%
Freshman Retention80.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$55,610
10 Years$61,767

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#244
vs 2024
Forbes
#325
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#29
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#417
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Ice hockeyVarsity athleticsLacrosseHockey program

History & Fun Facts

  • Beginning in January 1950 as an extension of the University of Alabama and known as the University of Alabama Huntsville Center, classes were first taught at West Huntsville High School.
  • This institute was built off of US 72, shortly thereafter renamed University Drive.
  • He returned to faculty status in 1979 and retired in 1989.
  • The first degree awarded for work completed entirely on the UAH campus was awarded to Julian Palmore in 1964.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

95Average

Estimated from AL state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Nashvillepop. 690K
100 mi(173 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
145 mi(251 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
330 mi(572 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BHM Birmingham81 mi
BNA Nashville97 mi
ATL Atlanta147 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA991 mi · ~28h 38m drive
New York, NY804 mi · ~23h 14m drive
Hartford, CT899 mi · ~25h 58m drive
Providence, RI959 mi · ~27h 42m drive
Albany, NY883 mi · ~25h 31m drive
Syracuse, NY805 mi · ~23h 15m drive
Rochester, NY757 mi · ~21h 52m drive
Buffalo, NY701 mi · ~20h 15m drive
Philadelphia, PA726 mi · ~20h 58m drive
Pittsburgh, PA537 mi · ~15h 31m drive
Harrisburg, PA657 mi · ~18h 59m drive
Newark, NJ797 mi · ~23h 1m drive
Washington, DC604 mi · ~17h 27m drive
Baltimore, MD636 mi · ~18h 22m drive
Atlanta, GA145 mi · ~4h 11m drive
Charlotte, NC330 mi · ~9h 32m drive
Raleigh, NC457 mi · ~13h 12m drive
Miami, FL729 mi · ~21h 4m drive
Orlando, FL528 mi · ~15h 15m drive
Tampa, FL529 mi · ~15h 17m drive
Nashville, TN100 mi · ~2h 53m drive
New Orleans, LA386 mi · ~11h 9m drive
Richmond, VA549 mi · ~15h 52m drive
Chicago, IL497 mi · ~14h 21m drive
Detroit, MI560 mi · ~16h 11m drive
Minneapolis, MN790 mi · ~22h 49m drive
St. Louis, MO334 mi · ~9h 39m drive
Kansas City, MO532 mi · ~15h 22m drive
Indianapolis, IN350 mi · ~10h 7m drive
Columbus, OH413 mi · ~11h 56m drive
Cleveland, OH540 mi · ~15h 36m drive
Milwaukee, WI578 mi · ~16h 42m drive
Dallas, TX599 mi · ~17h 18m drive
Houston, TX614 mi · ~17h 44m drive
Austin, TX716 mi · ~20h 41m drive
San Antonio, TX784 mi · ~22h 39m drive
Los Angeles, CA1795 mi · ~51h 51m drive
San Francisco, CA1993 mi · ~57h 35m drive
San Diego, CA1753 mi · ~50h 39m drive
Seattle, WA2035 mi · ~58h 47m drive
Portland, OR2024 mi · ~58h 28m drive
Denver, CO1065 mi · ~30h 46m drive
Phoenix, AZ1454 mi · ~42h drive
Salt Lake City, UT1436 mi · ~41h 29m drive
Honolulu, HI4355 mi · ~125h 49m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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