by our College Data Analytics TeamThe majority of students will never be charged the complete price tag of a school. Rather, they are presented a financial aid deal that includes a mix of loans, grants, scholarships, and possibly work-study opportunities. The price tag of going to University of Alabama in Huntsville can appear overwhelming, but bear in mind that many students obtain some kind of financial aid.
Just what financial aid solutions can UAH provide, and just what are you going to be eligible for? Keep reading for answers. Read on to find out what amount of financial assistance will be accessible to you.
Eligibility for aid and scholarships is driven mostly by your household’s income and need. The figures below will help you estimate the aid you might receive from University of Alabama in Huntsville.
Through a mix of loans, grants, work-study and scholarships, schools bring down the effective cost so more students can attend. Keep in mind that certain forms of assistance are more beneficial than others, and aid amounts differ from student to student.
At University of Alabama in Huntsville, 97% of new full-time first-years were awarded at least some aid around 1127 students).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 95% | $9,268 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 91% | $7,926 |
| Federal Pell grants | 26% | $5,506 |
| State/local grants | 1% | $3,336 |
| Federal student loans | 36% | $5,183 |
Gift aid — grants and scholarships — beats loans every time because none of it has to be repaid. Across the undergraduate body at UAH, roughly 70% of undergraduates were awarded grant or scholarship aid averaging $9,206 (for some 4800 students).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 70% | $9,206 |
| Federal Pell grants | 25% | $5,243 |
| Federal student loans | 33% | $6,439 |
Among title-IV aid recipients living on campus, grant and scholarship aid averaged $8,596.
How much a family pays depends heavily on income, because most aid is awarded on the basis of financial need.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $17,192 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $19,511 |
| Over $75,000 | $21,669 |
Each amount is the average cost remaining once grant aid is subtracted, by income band.
The net price strips out grant and scholarship aid from the sticker price to show roughly what families really pay.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $18,796 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $19,880 |
For a customized cost estimate, visit UAH’s net price tool: uah.clearcostcalculator.com/student/default/netpricecalculator/survey.
The median federal debt load at UAH comes to $13,905 in federal student debt.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $13,905 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $20,705 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $219.51/mo |
At a typical 10-year repayment schedule, the median graduate would pay about the monthly figure above.
The median alone does not show how widely outcomes vary across the student body. The four reference points below map the debt distribution at UAH.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $3,472 |
| 25th percentile | $5,500 |
| 75th percentile | $26,750 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $36,250 |
Debt outcomes are not uniform — they shift with income, first-generation status, and dependency.
By Family Income
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $14,502 |
| Middle income | $13,075 |
| High income | $13,954 |
First-Gen vs Continuing-Gen Median Debt
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $14,000 |
| Continuing-generation students | $13,760 |
By Dependency Status
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $13,665 |
| Independent students | $15,245 |
The figure below distills the debt data into a single burden category for UAH.
The Stafford loan program is the largest source of federal direct loans to undergraduates. The aggregate figures below show how active the program is at UAH:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 20890 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $436,028,019 |
If you are a veteran or active-duty service member, the GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance are the primary federal programs you can use at this school.
Post-9/11 GI Bill recipients
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 350 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $3,245,589 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $9,273 |
DoD program volume
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 12 |
| Total DoD amount | $39,250 |
| Average DoD amount per recipient | $3,271 |
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