University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, AL · Midsize city

AskSchool #292 of 300PublicDoctoral university – very high research (R1)Test optional
Acceptance rate
68.6%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$18,796
Sticker price $27,392
Graduation rate
64%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$61,767
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
68.6%
Applicants (fall 2023)
6,074
Admitted (fall 2023)
4,510
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
1,176
Yield (admitted who enroll)
26%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
69%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
80%
SAT reading, middle 50%
600–690
SAT math, middle 50%
610–720
ACT composite, middle 50%
24–31
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
6% / 58%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
not considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
not considered
Recommendations
not considered
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
not considered
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$16,192
Family income $30–48k$16,532
Family income $48–75k$18,210
Family income $75–110k$20,777
Family income $110k+$21,501
Full sticker price (per year)
$27,392
Tuition & fees – in-state
$12,132
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$26,408
Median debt at graduation
$20,705
Students with federal loans
33%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
64%
Freshmen who return for year 2
84%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$59,815
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$61,767

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
6,591
Graduate students
1,764
Student-to-faculty ratio
17 : 1
Women
39%
Students receiving Pell grants
25%
Full-time faculty
66%

Undergraduate diversity

White68%
Black9.4%
Hispanic8.0%
Two or more5.3%
Asian4.3%
Unknown3.5%
International1.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.6%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Engineering29%
Business & Marketing20%
Health Professions9.7%
Computer & Information Sciences9.3%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences5.1%
Visual & Performing Arts4.5%
Physical Sciences4.0%
Social Sciences2.7%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Chuck Karr
Main phone
(256) 824-6120
Address
301 Sparkman Dr, Huntsville, AL 35899

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.