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University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)
- 301 Sparkman Dr
- Huntsville, AL 35899
- OPEID College Code: 00105500
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- General Phone: (256) 824-6120
- President: David B. Williams
- Website: www.uah.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 7,264
- College Alias: UAH
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an autonomous campus of The University of Alabama System dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and service. UAH is a key participant in one of the nation's major international centers for advanced technological research and utilizes its position in this environment to provide unique opportunities and creative programs for students, faculty and the community. UAH is committed to maintaining a diverse academic community of the highest quality, and to providing an environment that facilitates intellectual, cultural, personal, and professional growth. UAH fosters leadership, creative and critical thinking, clear communication, a respect for knowledge and the pursuit of truth, and an engagement in the challenge and pleasure of a lifetime of learning. UAH, through its graduates and its programs, contributes to economic advancement, health care, cultural enrichment, and the quality of life of the region, state and nation.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - UAH Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Stem Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: admissions.uah.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 921 | 929 | 1,850 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 845 (92%) | 783 (84%) | 1,628 (88%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 424 (50%) | 376 (48%) | 800 (49%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 195 | 24% |
| ACT ® Exam | 730 | 91% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 490 | 610 |
| SAT ® Math | 490 | 620 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 22 | 27 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 28 |
| ACT ® Math | 21 | 26 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UAH Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 85%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 50% | 23% | 16% | 59% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,210 | $3,222 | $1,476 | $3,223 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.7% |
| Number in Default | 39 | 43 | 36 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,047 | 1,144 | 955 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,216 | $4,848 | $4,688 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $11,024 | $10,224 | $9,886 |
| Books and Supplies | $942 | $720 | $720 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,290 | $6,180 | $6,180 |
| Other Expenses | $2,944 | $2,176 | $2,015 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,290 | $6,180 | $6,180 |
| Other Expenses | $2,944 | $2,176 | $2,280 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,944 | $2,176 | $2,280 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,392 | $13,924 | $13,603 |
| Out of State | $21,200 | $19,300 | $18,801 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,392 | $13,924 | $13,868 |
| Out of State | $21,200 | $19,300 | $19,066 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $9,102 | $7,744 | $7,688 |
| Out of State | $14,910 | $13,120 | $12,886 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 7,264 Undergraduate: 5,751 Graduate: 1,513
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,900 Female: 3,364
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,970 Female: 2,781
- Graduate Gender Male: 930 Female: 583
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,777 Part-Time: 2,487
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,233 Part-Time: 1,518
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 544 Part-Time: 969
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 457 | 6% |
| American Indian | 107 | 1% |
| Black | 957 | 13% |
| Asian | 224 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 158 | 2% |
| White | 5,233 | 72% |
| Unknown | 128 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 85 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,465 | 20% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,475 | 20% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,572 | 22% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,179 | 16% |
| Ages 30-34 | 549 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 362 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 425 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 144 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.06% |
| Age Uknown | 4 | 0.06% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,405 | 1,204 | 201 |
| Faculty Status | 509 | 328 | 181 |
| Tenured Faculty | 176 | 167 | 9 |
| Graduate Assistants | 283 | - | 283 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 485 | 305 | 180 |
| Primarily Instruction | 468 | 289 | 179 |
| Primarily Research | 17 | 16 | 1 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 64 | 64 | - |
| Other Professionals | 528 | 522 | 6 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 328 | 313 | 15 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 63 | 62 | 1 |
| Skilled Crafts | 38 | 38 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 76 | 67 | 9 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $73,564 (244) | $81,264 (155) | $60,153 (89) |
| Professor | $100,858 (55) | $100,706 (51) | $102,802 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $77,606 (79) | $79,787 (56) | $72,296 (23) |
| Assistant Professor | $62,484 (80) | $64,856 (41) | $59,991 (39) |
| Instructor | $49,150 (4) | - (-) | $49,150 (4) |
| Lecturer | $41,390 (26) | $47,544 (7) | $39,123 (19) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $91,128 (45) | $108,481 (26) | $67,381 (19) |
| Professor | $129,610 (19) | $130,568 (16) | $124,502 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $84,430 (8) | $87,603 (3) | $82,526 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $65,069 (2) | $58,836 (1) | $71,301 (1) |
| Lecturer | $52,036 (16) | $68,296 (6) | $42,280 (10) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $73,719 (289) | $82,341 (181) | $59,269 (108) |
| Professor | $102,190 (74) | $102,168 (67) | $102,401 (7) |
| Associate Professor | $76,822 (87) | $79,375 (59) | $71,443 (28) |
| Assistant Professor | $62,259 (82) | $64,458 (42) | $59,949 (40) |
| Instructor | $49,150 (4) | - (-) | $49,150 (4) |
| Lecturer | $41,842 (42) | $51,391 (13) | $37,561 (29) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,380,176 | $755,943 | $624,233 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 55% | 45% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 294 | 162 | 132 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 231 | 135 | 96 |
| Baseball | 34 | 34 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 16 | 12 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 115 | 55 | 60 |
| Ice Hockey | 27 | 27 | - |
| Soccer | 45 | 23 | 22 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Tennis | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $46,958 | $37,274 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $23,495 | $22,872 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 46 | 24 | 22 |
| Baseball | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 9 | 3 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Ice Hockey | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Soccer | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Tennis | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 77%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 58%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 44% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 41% |
| Female | 47% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| American Indian | 18% |
| Black | 41% |
| Asian | 58% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 44% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 14% |
| 5 Years | 33% |
| 6 Years | 44% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | 4 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 5 | 2 |
| Non-Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 12 | 11 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 2 |
| Non-Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 2 | 3 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
College Reviews
1 Review Submitted For University of Alabama in Huntsville
- Reviewed on: October 05, 2009
- Rating: 4 / 5
Flag Review - This is a very nice school i would like to attend
Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
