University of Alabama in Huntsville: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1017 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #299 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #268 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 33 | In Alabama |
| #1 of 3 | In Huntsville |
| #222 of 2,461 | For Remote Sensing |
| Top50% | For 128 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 69%
- Undergraduates
- 6,800
- Graduates
- 1,764
- Male:Female Ratio
- 59:41
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.uah.edu
University of Alabama in Huntsville Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Alabama in Huntsville has an acceptance rate of 69% and is among the top 31% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 73% | 64% |
| Applicants | 7,630 | 3,805 | 3,789 |
| Admissions | 5,232 | 2,788 | 2,426 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,200 | 759 | 441 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 12 | 4 | 8 |
4,322 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
924 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
57 or 5%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1210
or below
75% of them
had 1410
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Alabama in Huntsville are 1210-1410 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
680 or 56%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Alabama in Huntsville are 24-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 5715 (67%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 820 (10%) |
| Hispanic | 608 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 384 (4%) |
| Asian | 367 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 325 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 278 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 33 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 13 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,268
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $10,374 | $11,334 |
| Tuition in-state | $10,374 | $11,334 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $24,650 | $27,216 |
| Fee in-district | $1,758 | $1,054 |
| Fee in-state | $1,758 | $1,054 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,758 | $1,054 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,148 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,428 |
University of Alabama in Huntsville majors
University of Alabama in Huntsville has granted 1,470 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs, 602 master's across 27 programs, and 73 doctorate degrees across 15 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Alabama in Huntsville.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 154 | 111 | |
| Computer Science | 111 | 53 | 3 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General | 116 | 35 | 2 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 67 | 66 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 121 | 6 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 91 | 12 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 85 | 10 | |
| Engineering, General | 92 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 47 | 11 | 2 |
| Management Science | 58 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 49 | 3 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 50 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 45 | 5 | |
| Psychology, General | 37 | 10 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 38 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 25 | 13 | |
| Finance, General | 38 | ||
| Accounting | 26 | 11 | |
| Physical Sciences, Other | 18 | 13 | 6 |
| Civil Engineering, General | 34 | 2 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 32 | ||
| Physics, General | 26 | 2 | 4 |
| Computer Engineering, Other | 29 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 28 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 28 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 23 | 3 | |
| Chemical Engineering | 25 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 19 | 6 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 23 | 1 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 | 3 | |
| History, General | 15 | 6 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 18 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 11 | 4 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 15 | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 12 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 12 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 11 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 10 | ||
| Sociology, General | 9 | ||
| Communication, General | 8 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 8 | ||
| Writing, General | 8 | ||
| Music, General | 7 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 6 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 4 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 4 | ||
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 3 | ||
| Biotechnology | 3 | ||
| Engineering, Other | 1 | 2 | |
| Family and Community Services | 3 | ||
| Nursing Science | 3 | ||
| Public Administration | 2 | ||
| Materials Science | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,470 | 602 | 73 |
University of Alabama in Huntsville has a graduation rate of 64%, which is among the 33% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 64% | 63% | 66% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Alabama in Huntsville is a world-class research university with 20,688 scientific papers published and 502,601 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Quantum and Particle physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Geography and Cartography, and Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 357 | 1484 |
| 1994 | 350 | 1795 |
| 1995 | 353 | 2073 |
| 1996 | 419 | 2335 |
| 1997 | 370 | 2479 |
| 1998 | 462 | 3262 |
| 1999 | 388 | 3834 |
| 2000 | 378 | 4083 |
| 2001 | 302 | 4636 |
| 2002 | 484 | 5279 |
| 2003 | 430 | 6259 |
| 2004 | 386 | 6057 |
| 2005 | 437 | 7662 |
| 2006 | 431 | 7998 |
| 2007 | 395 | 8567 |
| 2008 | 468 | 9455 |
| 2009 | 575 | 10951 |
| 2010 | 522 | 13278 |
| 2011 | 628 | 15491 |
| 2012 | 506 | 17361 |
| 2013 | 554 | 18305 |
| 2014 | 531 | 18209 |
| 2015 | 554 | 19103 |
| 2016 | 722 | 21449 |
| 2017 | 708 | 23435 |
| 2018 | 789 | 26124 |
| 2019 | 910 | 29117 |
| 2020 | 952 | 31462 |
| 2021 | 810 | 36186 |
| 2022 | 799 | 34104 |
| 2023 | 760 | 35634 |
| 2024 | 578 | 33241 |
| 2025 | 480 | 29177 |
University of Alabama in Huntsville alumni
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Wyatt Russell
- Occupations
- ice hockey playeractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Wyatt Hawn Russell is an American actor and former professional ice hockey goaltender. Since 2021, he has played John Walker / U.S. Agent in the Marvel Cinematic Universe media franchise, beginning with the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021) and the film Thunderbolts* (2025).
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Cameron Talbot
- Occupations
- ice hockey player
- Biography
-
Cameron Talbot is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a goaltender for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the New York Rangers, Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers, Calgary Flames, Minnesota Wild, Ottawa Senators, and Los Angeles Kings.
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Destin Sandlin
- Enrolled in the University of Alabama in Huntsville
- Studied aerospace engineering
- Occupations
- YouTuberpodcasterscience communicatorengineertelevision producer
- Biography
-
Destin Wilson Sandlin is an American engineer and science communicator who produces the video series Smarter Every Day on his YouTube channel of the same name, which was launched in 2007. Sandlin also runs the YouTube channels The Sound Traveler, Smarter Every Day 2, and a podcast called No Dumb Questions with his friend Matt Whitman.
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Jay Woodcroft
- Occupations
- ice hockey playerice hockey coach
- Biography
-
Jay Woodcroft is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player. Woodcroft is an assistant coach of the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League.
General info
| Alternative names | University of Alabama Huntsville UAH |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1969 |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | August to July (August - December; January-May; June-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,529 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 301 Sparkman Dr Huntsville, Alabama, 35899 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 215,000 |
| Phone | 2568246120 |