University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, AL · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

B-

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About University of Alabama in Huntsville

University of Alabama in Huntsville is a mid-sized, public institution in Huntsville, AL, in a city setting. It enrolls about 6,591 students. The acceptance rate is 69%. 64% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $61,767.

69%

Acceptance

$18,796

Net price

6,591

Enrollment

64%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

69%

Acceptance rate

1,319

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading600–690

SAT Math610–720

ACT Composite24–31

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$18,796

Average net price

$12,132

In-state tuition

$26,408

Out-of-state tuition

$12,428

Room & board

$2,662

Books & supplies

$27,392

Total cost of attendance

25%

Students receiving Pell grants

33%

Students with federal loans

$20,705

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$16,192

$30–48K

$16,532

$48–75K

$18,210

$75–110K

$20,777

$110K+

$21,501

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Engineering28.7%

Business20.5%

Health & Nursing9.7%

Computer Science9.3%

Biology5.1%

Visual & Performing Arts4.5%

Physical Sciences4.0%

Social Sciences2.7%

Parks & Recreation2.6%

Psychology2.3%

After Graduation

$61,767

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$55,610

Median earnings (6 yrs)

64%

Graduation rate

84%

Retention rate

81%

Earn more than a HS grad

$9,877

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

6,591

Total enrollment

14%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

31%

First-generation

Gender balance

39% women

61% men

Race & ethnicity

White

68%

Black

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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