University of Alabama in Huntsville campus

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UA Huntsville Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 45%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at UA Huntsville are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 30% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of University of Alabama in Huntsville students
Race Percent of Students
White
70%
Black
12%
Hispanic
4%
Asian
4%
American Indian / Alaskan
1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
2%
International
3%
Race Unknown
3%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 48%

There are 46% more male students than female students enrolled at University of Alabama in Huntsville with a gender ratio of 59% men to 41% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UA Huntsville has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for University of Alabama in Huntsville students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
59%
Women
41%
Enrollment by gender for University of Alabama in Huntsville students
Gender Number of Students
Men
5,088
Women
3,476

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 32%

UA Huntsville draws 67 percent of students from Alabama, 31 percent from other states, and 1 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Alabama, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for University of Alabama in Huntsville students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
67%
Out of State
31%
Foreign
1%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$58,688 per year

26% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

8,564
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 22.6%
Part-time undergraduates 19.1%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=100706.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026