University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, Alabama
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1950Midsize citySEVP certified
About
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH, formerly known as UAHuntsville) is a public research university in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. It is part of the University of Alabama System and is classified among "R2: High Research Spending and Doctorate Production". The university offers 94 degrees across its 8 colleges, leading to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. It is known for its research in astronomy, atmospheric science, and aerospace engineering, and frequently collaborates with NASA on research projects.
Read more on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$27,148
- Estimated total for international students
- US$46,779
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$12,458
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$32,089
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 6,591
- Graduate students
- 1,764
- International undergraduates
- 1%
- Students per teacher
- 17 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 69%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 600–690 · Maths 610–720
- ACT
- 24–31
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 62%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$72,098
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (130)
Bachelor's degrees43 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralEngineering, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesIndustrial EngineeringLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicPhilosophyPhysical Sciences, OtherPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Master's degrees34 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringAtmospheric Sciences and MeteorologyBiological and Physical SciencesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemical EngineeringChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEngineering, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesIndustrial EngineeringManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherPhysical Sciences, OtherPhysicsPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingScience, Technology and SocietySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Doctoral degrees20 subjects
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringApplied MathematicsAtmospheric Sciences and MeteorologyBiotechnologyChemistryCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, OtherIndustrial EngineeringMaterials SciencesMechanical EngineeringMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherPhysical Sciences, OtherPhysicsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)1 subject
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Undergraduate certificates6 subjects
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementData ScienceGeography and CartographyLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesPolitical Science and GovernmentSocial Sciences, General
Post-baccalaureate certificates6 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesInternational Relations and National Security StudiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherRhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Graduate certificates20 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementData ScienceGeography and CartographyHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational Relations and National Security StudiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.