University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL · Public · offers Graduate degrees
69%Acceptance rate
$18,796Average net price / year
64%Graduation rate
$61,767Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$20,705Median debt at graduation
6,591Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $12,132
- Out-of-state tuition
- $26,408
- Total cost of attendance
- $27,392
- Room & board
- $12,428
- Books & supplies
- $2,662
- Average net price
- $18,796
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $16,192
- $30–48k
- $16,532
- $48–75k
- $18,210
- $75–110k
- $20,777
- $110k+
- $21,501
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 68.6%
- Average SAT
- 1319
- SAT reading (25–75%)
- 600–690
- SAT math (25–75%)
- 610–720
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 24–31
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 64%
- First-year retention
- 84%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $55,610
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $61,767
- Median debt (graduates)
- $20,705
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 25%
- Students with federal loans
- 33%
Programs: what graduates earn
30 of 115 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 35 | $98,129 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 122 | $93,529 | $28,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 103 | $80,471 | $17,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 34 | $68,095 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 32 | $54,661 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 6 | $41,713 | — |
Doctoral degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 2 | $124,924 | $34,361 |
Graduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 4 | $100,399 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 6,591
- Graduate students
- 2,112
- Part-time
- 14%
- Women / men
- 39% / 61%
- White
- 68%
- Hispanic
- 8%
- Black
- 9%
- Asian
- 4%
- International
- 1%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $95,751 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 66%
- Accreditor
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Website
- www.uah.edu
- Also known as
- UAH University of Alabama Huntsville
Most popular fields
- Computer & Information Sciences – 9% of degrees
- Engineering – 29% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 5% of degrees
- Mathematics & Statistics – 2% of degrees
- Interdisciplinary Studies – 2% of degrees
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 3% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Alabama in Huntsville?
68.6% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1319 on the SAT.
How much does University of Alabama in Huntsville cost?
The average net price after grants is $18,796 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $12,132 and the full cost of attendance is $27,392.
How much do University of Alabama in Huntsville graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $61,767 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
64% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Huntsville
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood University Huntsville, AL · Private nonprofit · 1,153 students |
$25,669 | 45% | 45% | $42,488 |
| J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College Huntsville, AL · Public · 755 students |
$6,005 | — | 14% | $28,281 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville Huntsville, AL · Private for-profit · 132 students |
$19,201 | — | 51% | $30,060 |
| Huntsville Bible College Huntsville, AL · Private nonprofit · 64 students |
— | — | 0% | — |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Huntsville Huntsville, AL · Private for-profit · 53 students |
$16,043 | — | 57% | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.