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University of Alabama in Huntsville

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Huntsville, Alabama 35899

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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
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II

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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Alabama in Huntsville Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate74.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1321

Reading & WritingMid: 640
595700
MathMid: 655
600740

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2531

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

74.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1321

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,880

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

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

Programs (119)

Student Life

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
8 Years$61,771
10 Years$61,767

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$46,000
Men
$58,700

Rankings

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

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History & Fun Facts

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)

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