School Overview
The University of Alabama – Huntsville is a medium sized public university that offers numerous academic programs. Many students attend this university to participate in research since the school has excellent labs and research facilities. The school also offers programs specially designed for non-traditional students.
The university offers notable undergraduate and graduate programs in nursing, engineering, business, the liberal arts, life and physical sciences, and the humanities.
General Information
|
Admission Office UAH Office of Undergraduate Admissions 301 Sparkman Drive Huntsville, AL 35899 (256) 824-6070 (800) 824-2255 Fax: (256) 824-6073 [email protected] Contact: Sandra Patterson Director of Admissions |
Main Address 301 Sparkman Drive Huntsville, AL 35899 (256) 824-1000 |
|
Size Total undergrads: 5,893 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 797 Degree-seeking undergrads: 5,689 Graduate enrollment: 1,538 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
|
Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $30 Online application fee: $30 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 89% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 77% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $5,216 | $5,952 | $6,510 | $7,492 | +15.08% |
| Books and Supplies | $942 | $1,042 | $1,542 | $1,542 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $6,290 | $6,576 | $7,208 | $7,540 | +4.61% |
| Other | $2,944 | $3,306 | $3,957 | $4,017 | +1.52% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $6,290 | $6,576 | $7,208 | $7,540 | +4.61% |
| Other | $2,944 | $3,306 | $3,957 | $4,017 | +1.52% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $15,392 | $16,876 | $19,217 | $20,591 | +7.15% |
| In-state Off Campus | $15,392 | $16,876 | $19,217 | $20,591 | +7.15% |
| In-state with Family | $6,158 | $6,994 | $8,052 | $9,034 | +12.20% |
| Average Graduate School Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $8,330 |
| In-state Student Fees | $912 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $19,993 |
| Out-of-state Student Fees | $2,189 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 635 | 83% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 550 | 72% | $2,501,597 | $4,548 |
| • Federal grants | 155 | 20% | $594,181 | $3,833 |
| • Pell grants | 155 | 20% | $553,081 | $3,568 |
| • Other federal grants | 41 | 5% | $41,100 | $1,002 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grants | 17 | 2% | $26,696 | $1,570 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 472 | 62% | $1,880,720 | $3,985 |
| Student loan financial aid | 322 | 42% | $1,619,389 | $5,029 |
| • Federal student loans | 320 | 42% | $1,504,533 | $4,702 |
| • Other student loans | 16 | 2% | $114,856 | $7,179 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | 952 | 364 | 38 | – | 25 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 65 | 10 | 2 | – | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences | 65 | 10 | – | – | – |
| Biotechnology | – | – | 2 | – | – |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Programs | 196 | 85 | – | – | 9 |
| Accounting | 28 | 8 | – | – | 7 |
| Business Administration and Management | 64 | 66 | – | – | – |
| Finance | 31 | – | – | – | – |
| Human Resources Management/personnel Administration | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| Management Information Systems | 41 | 11 | – | – | – |
| Marketing/marketing Management | 32 | – | – | – | – |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 23 | – | – | – | – |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 23 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 34 | 31 | 2 | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 34 | 31 | 2 | – | – |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/information Assurance | – | – | – | – | – |
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Education | 29 | – | – | – | 1 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 29 | – | – | – | – |
| Teaching English As A Second or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Engineering | 259 | 128 | 16 | – | 1 |
| Chemical Engineering | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Civil Engineering | 30 | – | 3 | – | – |
| Computer Engineering | 17 | 18 | 3 | – | 1 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 65 | – | 3 | – | – |
| Engineering | – | 107 | – | – | – |
| Engineering, Other | 5 | 3 | 1 | – | – |
| Industrial Engineering | 17 | – | 5 | – | – |
| Mechanical Engineering | 111 | – | 1 | – | – |
| English Language and Literature/letters | 24 | 17 | – | – | 1 |
| English Language and Literature | 24 | 17 | – | – | – |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Rhetoric and Composition | – | – | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences | 137 | 51 | 10 | – | 5 |
| Family Practice Nurse/nursing | – | – | – | – | 5 |
| Nursing Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| Nursing Practice | – | – | 10 | – | – |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | 137 | 51 | – | – | – |
| History | 21 | 4 | – | – | – |
| History | 21 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Human Services Programs | – | 5 | – | – | – |
| Public Administration | – | 5 | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 21 | 4 | 1 | – | – |
| Applied Mathematics | – | – | 1 | – | – |
| Mathematics | 21 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies | – | 3 | 2 | – | 8 |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | – | 3 | 2 | – | 8 |
| Physical Sciences | 36 | 20 | 5 | – | – |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | – | 11 | 5 | – | – |
| Chemistry | 14 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences, Other | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Physics | 20 | 7 | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 21 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 21 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 25 | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 42 | – | – | – | – |
| Art and art Studies | 35 | – | – | – | – |
| Music | 7 | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Elementary Education B Engineering Chemical Engineering B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Foreign Language & Literature – General B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Nursing (RN) B History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Political Science/Government B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
University of Alabama in Huntsville Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (256) 824-6120 |
| Website: | www.uah.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | register.uah.edu |
| Address: | 301 Sparkman Dr, Huntsville, AL 35899 |
| Setting: | Rural: Remote |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 8,468 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 48% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 17 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 7,123 (84% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $9,842 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $20,612 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 93% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $10,197 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
University of Alabama in Huntsville Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at University of Alabama in Huntsville.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 6 | 7 | 5 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
| Education | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Engineering | 1 | 8 | 4 | 7 | |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| History | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | 4 | 4 | ||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | ||||
| Grand total | 14 | 37 | 27 | 15 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at University of Alabama in Huntsville.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 3 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Engineering | 4 | 2 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| Grand total | 1 | 9 | 3 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at University of Alabama in Huntsville and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $9,842 |
| Out-of-state | $20,612 |
| Books and supplies | $1,688 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $10,342 |
| Out-of-state | $22,338 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 950 | 93% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 896 | 87% | $10,197 |
| Student loan aid | 420 | 41% | $6,247 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 3,713 | 62% | $7,870 |
| Federal student loans | 2,593 | 43% | $7,088 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for University of Alabama in Huntsville. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled University of Alabama in Huntsville students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 4,545 | 2,385 | 2,160 | Percent admitted | 100% | 81% | 71% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 27% | 31% | 22% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
University of Alabama in Huntsville Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 8,468 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 6,507 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,961 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
University of Alabama in Huntsville Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
*General information for this school has been gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) database, a service provided by the U.S. Department of Education. CollegeAtlas.org does not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
If you work for a school and would like to update your data please contact us.