University of Alabama in Huntsville Acceptance Rate &
University of Alabama in Huntsville is a public research university in Huntsville, Alabama, serving roughly 6,591 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 68.57% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $61,767 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $12,132
- 2024 Average Net Price: $18,796 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 68.57% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 6,591 86.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 64.29%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 31.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 0.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 9.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 65.9%
- Average SAT Score: 1319
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 7,586
- Applicants (IPEDS): 6,074
- Room & Board: $12,428 annual estimate
University of Alabama in Huntsville: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Alabama in Huntsville, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Alabama in Huntsville?
University of Alabama in Huntsville is located in Huntsville, AL (ZIP 35899).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is University of Alabama in Huntsville public or private?
University of Alabama in Huntsville is a Public institution.
How much does University of Alabama in Huntsville cost?
Published tuition: $12,132 in-state, $26,408 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $18,796.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $16,192 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $16,532 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $18,210 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,777 |
| $110,001+ | $21,501 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $48,528.
How hard is it to get into University of Alabama in Huntsville?
Admission rate: 68.57%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1319 and midpoint ACT 28.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of Alabama in Huntsville?
Total enrollment: 6,591 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 7,586 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,764 students.
About 86% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Alabama in Huntsville?
150%-time completion rate: 64.29%.
First-year retention: 84.2%.
What do graduates of University of Alabama in Huntsville earn?
Median earnings: $55,610 six years after entry; $61,767 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,705.
24.64% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Alabama in Huntsville known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (265 completions)
- Computer Science (169 completions)
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General (153 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (135 completions)
- Mechanical Engineering (127 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (108 completions)
- Management Information Systems, General (95 completions)
- Engineering, General (92 completions)
- Management Science (62 completions)
- Computer Engineering, General (60 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Alabama in Huntsville a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 68.57%; completion rate 64.29%; median earnings $61,767 at 10 years; net price $18,796. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$12,132
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Alabama in Huntsville was $12,132.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$18,796
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Alabama in Huntsville had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,796.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$75,184 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$18,796 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$48,528 4-Year In-State Tuition
$105,632 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$12,428 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,662 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$27,222 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$108,888 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Alabama in Huntsville.
Financial Aid by Income Level
24.64% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
32.55% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Alabama in Huntsville was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Alabama in Huntsville in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $9,192 | $21,506 | $17,520 |
| 2014 | $9,158 | $21,232 | $18,596 |
| 2015 | $9,128 | $20,622 | $18,661 |
| 2016 | $9,842 | $20,612 | $19,423 |
| 2017 | $10,280 | $21,480 | $19,986 |
| 2018 | $10,714 | $22,362 | $20,909 |
| 2019 | $11,122 | $23,518 | $15,860 |
| 2020 | $11,338 | $23,734 | $17,208 |
| 2021 | $11,488 | $23,884 | $17,250 |
| 2022 | $11,878 | $24,770 | $18,240 |
| 2023 | $11,770 | $24,662 | $19,880 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
68.57% Acceptance Rate
6,074 Total Applicants
4,510 Students Admitted
1,176 First-Time Students Enrolled
26.08% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1319
ACT Average: 28
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.5 - 3.7
Estimated Median GPA: 3.60
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Alabama in Huntsville reported total enrollment of about 6,591 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 61% male and 39% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (67.8%), Black or African American (9.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (8.0%). About 24.64% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 31.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
86.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Alabama in Huntsville in 2024 is 6,591 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 7,586 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,764 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
84.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 67.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
42.44% 100% Completion Time
64.29% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 42.44% of students graduating from University of Alabama in Huntsville completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 16% male / 84% female
- Computer Science: 76% male / 24% female
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General: 81% male / 19% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of Alabama in Huntsville.
Return on Investment
$20,705 Median Student Debt
$61,767 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
33.52% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
721.54% Return on Investment
3.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Alabama in Huntsville.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 63 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 265 completions
2. Computer Science: 169 completions
3. Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General: 153 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 135 completions
5. Mechanical Engineering: 127 completions
6. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 108 completions
7. Management Information Systems, General: 95 completions
8. Engineering, General: 92 completions
9. Management Science: 62 completions
Most popular programs at University of Alabama in Huntsville.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Alabama in Huntsville graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Alabama in Huntsville from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 65.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,639
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,877
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Alabama in Huntsville is a public institution located in Huntsville, AL, classified as Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Science, Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General. Enrollment is approximately 6,591 students. Student body composition includes White (67.8%), Black or African American (9.4%), Hispanic or Latino (8.0%). The admission rate is 68.57%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1319. The 150%-time completion rate is 64.29%. Approximately 24.64% of students receive Pell Grants. About 31.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Location
Huntsville, AL 35899
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 63 distinct degree programs, University of Alabama in Huntsville provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Alabama in Huntsville located?
University of Alabama in Huntsville is located in Huntsville, AL.
What is University of Alabama in Huntsville's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Alabama in Huntsville is 68.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 6,074 applicants and 4,510 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of Alabama in Huntsville cost?
Reported tuition is $12,132 and average net price is $18,796 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,428 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of Alabama in Huntsville?
University of Alabama in Huntsville reports undergraduate enrollment of about 7,586 students, White (67.8%), Black or African American (9.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Alabama in Huntsville?
About 31.0% of students at University of Alabama in Huntsville are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of Alabama in Huntsville?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of Alabama in Huntsville reports midpoint SAT about 1319 and midpoint ACT about 28.
What do graduates of University of Alabama in Huntsville earn?
Median earnings are $55,610 six years after entry and $61,767 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Alabama in Huntsville?
The 150%-time completion rate is 64.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Alabama in Huntsville students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,705.
Is University of Alabama in Huntsville public or private?
University of Alabama in Huntsville is a public institution located in Huntsville, AL.
Is University of Alabama in Huntsville an HBCU?
No. University of Alabama in Huntsville is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Alabama in Huntsville a tribal college?
No. University of Alabama in Huntsville is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Alabama college costs
- Alabama colleges by ROI
- Huntsville, Alabama city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Alabama
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.