University of Alabama in Huntsville: Review & Facts

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University of Alabama in Huntsville is a medium four-year, public school with 9,240 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1969 and is one of the 6 colleges and schools located in Huntsville, Alabama.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at University of Alabama in Huntsville.

Majors
Offered

65

University of Alabama in Huntsville implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 65 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Management, Nursing, Business, and Computer Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at University of Alabama in Huntsville is high at 80% (well above Alabama average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

80%

Good

The graduation rate at University of Alabama in Huntsville is average - 61%. Roughly 28% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Alabama in Huntsville is decent - 17:1. Find out more information regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is high, $23,100 a year. The additional fees at University of Alabama in Huntsville beyond tuition are approximately $1,800, which comes to $24,900 a year.

Read the details about University of Alabama in Huntsville additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

78%

Doable

As reported in recent government data, 5,581 applications were submitted and 4,359 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.

University of Alabama in Huntsville will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Alabama in Huntsville in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$6,300

Medium

University of Alabama in Huntsville offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Alabama in Huntsville, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

C-

Unsafe

University of Alabama in Huntsville offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 2,200 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable, around $6,300 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at University of Alabama in Huntsville. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, University of Alabama in Huntsville seems to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Alabama in Huntsville Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Alabama in Huntsville
301 Sparkman Dr
Huntsville, Alabama
35899, USA