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University of Alabama in Huntsville

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Huntsville, AL

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University of Alabama in Huntsville is a public mid-sized school in Huntsville, AL, enrolling about 6,591 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 69% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer Engineering (Engineering), where graduates report median earnings of $105,920/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate69%
SAT range1210–1410
ACT range24–31
Undergrads6,591
Yield (admits who enroll)27%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$27,392
4-year grad rate63%
Median earnings, 10yr out$61,767

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans33%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out55%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$45,992/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Finance and Financial Management Services$89,472/yr
Management Information Systems and Services$78,319/yr
Accounting and Related Services$71,245/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$62,872/yr
Marketing$58,015/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$95,076/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$42,922/yr
Engineering
Computer Engineering$105,920/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$100,296/yr
Mechanical Engineering$95,341/yr
Industrial Engineering$95,153/yr
Engineering, General$91,645/yr
Chemical Engineering$90,681/yr
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering$87,339/yr
Civil Engineering$78,858/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$75,430/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$49,270/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$43,321/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,148
Typical room chargeNot reported
Typical board chargeNot reported

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is University of Alabama in Huntsville's acceptance rate?

University of Alabama in Huntsville in Huntsville, AL admits approximately 69% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for University of Alabama in Huntsville?

Admitted students at University of Alabama in Huntsville typically score between 1210–1410 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for University of Alabama in Huntsville?

Admitted students at University of Alabama in Huntsville typically score between 24–31 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of Alabama in Huntsville cost?

University of Alabama in Huntsville's total cost of attendance is reported at $27,392 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does University of Alabama in Huntsville require students to live on campus?

No -- University of Alabama in Huntsville doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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