The University of Alabama in Huntsville

Overview

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is a University institution located in Huntsville, AL, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Enrollment Services
301 Sparkman Drive
Huntsville, AL  35899
United States

Contact Ms. Peggy Masters
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: uahadmissions@uah.edu
Phone: 256-824-2771
Fax: 256-824-4539

Larger Map

Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Business/managerial Economics
Finance
Management Information Systems
Marketing/marketing Management
Purchasing, Procurement/acquisitions And Contracts Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical/space Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering Related
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Physical Sciences Related
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,545

Applied

3,467

Accepted

6,507

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,160

Females Applied

1,537

Females Accepted

71%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,385

Males Applied

1,930

Males Accepted

81%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

30

Application Fee

3.79

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 17th	Not reported
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	August 17th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite	28	25	31

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

9,730

In-state

21,378

Out-of-state

Fees

984

Full-time student fees

10,094

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

11,385

Avg. Financial Aid Package

14,044

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

13,838

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

7,164

Avg. Loan Aid

9,638

Avg. Grant Aid

8,102

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

63%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

19%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

6,507

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

16%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.07%
Black or African American	11.3%
White or Caucasian	71.18%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.21%
Asian	4.18%
Two or more races	1.83%
Other	3.07%

Gender

Male (58.11%)

Female (41.89%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	21%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Week of Welcome, Spring Fling and Homecoming

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Student Run Sports, International Student Association, CRU and Blue Crew

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
24/7 dispatch center, community policing efforts

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Football		No	No
Ice Hockey	No	Division 1
Lacrosse	No		No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Football		No	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

542

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 326

Part-time - 216

Male - 296

Female - 246