University of Alabama in Huntsville

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Huntsville, AL
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#4 Best Public Universities in Alabama

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Overview

Total enrollment

8,564

Location Huntsville, Alabama
Website uah.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize City

Best Colleges Rank

#471

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Huntsville, Alabama's technology and research hub, the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) sits adjacent to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and Cummings Research Park. The suburban 505-acre campus features modern academic buildings and research facilities spread across the southeast portion of the city. Founded in 1950 as an extension center of the University of Alabama, UAH became an autonomous university in 1969 and has developed strong ties to the region's aerospace and defense industries. The university maintains particular academic strengths in engineering, computer science, and atmospheric science, with research partnerships extending to nearby government agencies and technology firms. Students can choose from multiple on-campus housing options, including traditional residence halls and suite-style apartments, while the NCAA Division II Chargers compete in the Gulf South Conference.

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Ratings

UA Huntsville is rated within the top 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

9 out of 10
Resources

4 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for University of Alabama in Huntsville within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very High

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1210/1410
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 24/31
GPA 3.81

Acceptance Rate

68.6%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 23.2%
Application Fee $30

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Annual Cost to Attend

Alabama Resident Tuition

$12,132

Out of State Resident Tuition

$26,408

Breakdown

Tuition $12,132
Books and Supplies $2,662
Other Fees $1,758
Room and Board $12,428
Budget for Other Expenses $4,867
Total One Year Cost $33,847

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$50,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

45% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Alabama in Huntsville are Engineering, Business, and Health Professions. 24% of students major in Engineering, 24% in Business, and 17% in Health Professions.