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Campus & Student Life at University of Alabama in Huntsville

Home to about 8,027 undergraduates in 2020, UAH is a public university located in Huntsville, Alabama. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UAH offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UAH can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UAH Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UAH Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at UAH. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UAH Disability Services.

UAH for the Military

While not a "service academy", UAH does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UAH Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UAH for Veterans Guide.

UAH offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, UAH does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Alabama in Huntsville

UAH offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Alabama in Huntsville

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Alabama in Huntsville

There were 8,027 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 6,730 (83.8%). Part-time attendance was 1,297 (16.2%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
6,7301,2978,027

University of Alabama in Huntsville is Ranked #682 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UAH receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank UAH #682 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at University of Alabama in Huntsville

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UAH by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the UAH Diversity Guide.

University of Alabama in Huntsville Competes in the NCAA

UAH has a total of 321 student athletes, 162 men and 159 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$5,124,336
Total Expenses (all teams)$5,124,336
Net$0

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Alabama in Huntsville Athletics

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