by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a UAH degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how UAH measures up.
UAH is ranked #1,749 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D-. Within Alabama, it ranks #39 of 51 for value.
Among the majors UAH offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Other Computer Engineering | #14 of 19 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | #43 of 66 |
| Aeronautics | #43 of 66 |
| General Computer & Information Sciences | #47 of 249 |
| General Industrial Engineering | #53 of 89 |
| Industrial Engineering | #53 of 89 |
| Engineering | #53 of 89 |
| Economics | #55 of 89 |
| Business Economics | #55 of 89 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | #55 of 89 |
Below is the detailed UAH value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
University of Alabama in Huntsville is ranked #4 out of #56 in Alabama for quality and #39 out of #51 for Alabama value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the UAH financial aid page to be sure.
University of Alabama in Huntsville is ranked #1,749 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, University of Alabama in Huntsville is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at UAH costs about $21,332. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $85,330 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $27,251 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $18,796 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $21,332 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $85,330 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the UAH net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What UAH costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a UAH degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $109,004 | — | — |
| All Students | $85,330 | #1,749 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $75,184 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $109,004 | — | — |
| All Students | $85,330 | #39 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $75,184 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at UAH shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $16,521 |
| $30K–$48K | $17,935 |
| $48K–$75K | $21,187 |
| $75K–$110K | $21,205 |
| Over $110K | $21,937 |
About 70% of UAH undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,206 per year. Get more details on the UAH financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average UAH cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.