University of Alabama in Huntsville

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Huntsville, AL

$9,730

Avg in-state tuition

$22,126

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of Alabama in Huntsville

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Huntsville, Alabama. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,027, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 77%. The university offers 40 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 57%, and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $9,730, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $22,126.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

77% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

82% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

57% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.

While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 24-31

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1170-1430

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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10k

Students enrolled

96%

Online student enrollment

19:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

69%

Black

Unknown

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

Non-U.S. Citizen

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

43%

Socio-economic diversity

23% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$2,200
On-campus room and board	$10,652
On-campus other expenses	$4,076
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$10,652
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$4,076
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$4,076

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$26,658	$39,054
Off-campus without family	$26,658	$39,054
Off-campus with family	$16,006	$28,402

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biotechnology
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Management Science, General
	Management Information Systems, General
	Finance, General
	Business/Managerial Economics
	Accounting
	Logistics and Materials Management
	Business Administration and Management, General
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
	Communication, General
4	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Systems Security
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
5	Education
	Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
6	Engineering
	Engineering, Other
	Industrial Engineering
	Mechanical Engineering
	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
	Computer Engineering, General
	Civil Engineering, General
	Chemical Engineering
	Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
	Engineering, General
7	English Language And Literature/Letters
	Writing, General
	English Language and Literature, General
8	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
9	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Nursing Practice
10	History
	History, General
11	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
	Applied Mathematics
12	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
	Science, Technology and Society
13	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
14	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy
15	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
	Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
	Physics, General
	Physical Sciences, Other
16	Psychology
	Psychology, General
17	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Public Administration
18	Social Sciences
	Political Science and Government, General
	Sociology
19	Visual And Performing Arts
	Music, General
	Art/Art Studies, General
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

University of Alabama in Huntsville

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About University of Alabama in Huntsville

Rankings

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II without football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts

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Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.