UAH Description

A mid-sized university with a substantial number of degree programs, research-based academics, diverse social and cultural activities and courses for senior citizens University of Alabama Huntsville is large enough to offer many opportunities, but small enough to foster a sense of community.

Programs in the Liberal Arts, Sciences, Humanities, Performing Arts, Business, Engineering, Nursing and other fields may be found at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.

Research is a significant part of the Huntsville learning experience. Astrophysics, Earth Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics and Nanotechnology are just some of the fields in which Huntsville students and faculty conduct research.

Performing arts events, social activities, religious, academic, multicultural and service organizations and activities are all part of Huntsville’s student life.

Huntsville’s Osher program for lifelong learning is exclusively designed for senior citizens who wish to take a class of personal, academic or creative interest.

Admission to Huntsville is based on standard criteria including SAT or ACT scores and grades.

Students may also receive financial aid, based on eligibility requirements.

Quick Facts

Location

Southeast

Setting

Mid-size City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Chargers

Nickname

UAH

Website

www.uah.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$6,510

Out-of-State Tuition

$15,628

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

7,681

UAH Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
5,893
Freshman Class
802
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
7,681

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
76%
Graduate
24%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
96%
Part-Time
4%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
82%
Out-of-State
18%

Gender of Students

Women
47%
Men
53%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
13%
Asian
3%
Caucasian
76%
Latino
2%
Other
6%

Students State Origin

Alabama
82%
Tennessee
6%
Other
12%

International Students

International
5%
Domestic
95%