University of Alabama in Huntsville, AL
Public4-Year • Medium • Primarily NonresidentialDoctoral UniversityVery Selective • High Transfer-InMain Campus
University of Alabama in Huntsville Rankings
Affordability56
Selectivity71
Retention58
Graduation1
Earnings38
Diversity39
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Alabama in Huntsville
90%Bachelor’s
-Associate’s
10%Certificate
GradHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing21%
Communication, Journalism2%
Computer and Information Sciences6%
Education3%
Engineering29%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs15%
History1%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences3%
Psychology2%
Social Sciences2%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into University of Alabama in Huntsville
81%Admission Rate
565Median SAT Math
630Median SAT Reading
28Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)450–680
200 800
SAT Reading (25–75%)560–700
200 800
ACT Composite (25–75%)25–31
1 36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Alabama in Huntsville
$11KIn-State Tuition
$22KOut-of-State Tuition
$23KAverage Total Cost
$21KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $18K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $19K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $21K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $23K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $23K | $17K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Alabama in Huntsville
42%Receive Federal Loans
$14KMedian Federal Debt
55%Repayment Rate
$224Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 37% | 61% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 19% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $17K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $36K | $29K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 50% | 33% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 55% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 59% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 65% | 47% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Alabama in Huntsville
83%Retention Rate
30%Transfer Rate
17%Withdrawal Rate
50%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 22% | 26% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 50% | 41% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 52% | 40% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 62% | 41% | 53% |
| Black | 40% | 29% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 54% | 42% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57% | 42% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 43% | 33% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 23% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 50% | 35% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 22% | 33% | 44% |
| Other race | 59% | 29% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Alabama in Huntsville
91%Employment Rate
$36KMedian Salary
$23K25 Pctl Salary
$57K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 84% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 87% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $23K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $36K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $57K | $39K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $70K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $36K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $42K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $47K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Alabama in Huntsville
7,458Undergraduates
62%Full-time Undergrads
22Avg Entry Age
2,065Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 42% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 58% | 35% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 10% | 42% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 72% | 48% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 3% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 27% | 51% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 14% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 24% | 13% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of Alabama in Huntsville, AL
Strayer University-Huntsville Campus
1 miles, NW
The Salon Professional Academy-Huntsville
1 miles, NW
Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville
1 miles, NW
Oakwood University
2 miles, N