UAH Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 68.57%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1310. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $12,132
- Out-of-State Tuition: $26,408
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UAH:
- Total Enrollment: 8,564, including 924 online students
- 6,800 Undergraduate, 1,764 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 59.4% men, 40.6% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 64%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 19%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 84%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 123 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 13 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 49 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UAH Overview
University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is a four-year, public school located in Huntsville, AL. University of Alabama in Huntsville was newly reclassified as an R2 University from a R1 Universities
in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The UAH's tuition & fees is $12,132 for Alabama residents and $26,408 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 70% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,206.
The school has a total enrollment of 8,564 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
UAH's acceptance rate is 68.57% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 23.17%. The median SAT score is 1310 and the ACT score is 28.
UAH ranked 210th in National Universities and 10th in Alabama Colleges rankings. University of Alabama in Huntsville is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Alabama in Huntsville is $12,132 for in-state students and $26,408 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $12,388 for in-state students and $28,270 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $12,391 for Alabama residents and $28,154 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,132 for Alabama residents and $31,361 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $12,132 | $26,408 |
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| Graduate | $12,388 | $28,270 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $12,391 | $28,154 |
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| Graduate | $13,132 | $31,361 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Alabama in Huntsville offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at UAH
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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