University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	2,200
Student to faculty ratio	19 to 1
Acceptance rate	74%
Students retention rate	79%
On-time graduation rate	61%

Located in Huntsville, Alabama, UAH is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University of Alabama in Huntsville is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at UAH is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Alabama is 17-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

UAH boasts an impressive student retention rate of 79% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 73% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

73.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,488

Cost of attendance at University of Alabama in Huntsville in 2022 for students from Alabama.

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Alabama's average	$10,612
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$23,884

Cost of attendance at University of Alabama in Huntsville in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average	$22,133
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at University of Alabama in Huntsville received on average $10,727 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,727

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	324	24%	$4,718	$1,528,622
Other Federal Grant	679	51%	$3,148	$2,137,693
State Grant/Scholarships	15	1%	$3,129	$46,933
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,165	88%	$9,643	$11,234,575
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,251	94%	$10,727	$13,419,201

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Alabama in Huntsville students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Alabama in Huntsville students is 60.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 68.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 55.8%.

60.7%

asian 81.2% 26 students
African American 48.5% 47 students
white 61.0% 475 students
unknown 44.4% 8 students
hispanic 64.4% 29 students
International Students 81.0% 17 students
Mixed Race 60.0% 15 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Gulf South Conference
Basketball Gulf South Conference
Track and Cross Country Gulf South Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Alabama in Huntsville provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Alabama in Huntsville offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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