About University of Alabama in Huntsville
In November 1949, Huntsville’s leaders learned that their lengthy campaign to open an extension center in the city had been approved by the University of Alabama. In 1969, with the addition of new facilities, UAH was made an autonomous university by the Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama. Today UAH is one of the nation’s premier research universities. Its mission is to “…explore, discover, create, and communicate knowledge while educating individuals in leadership, innovation, critical thinking, and civic responsibility and inspiring a passion for learning.”
UAH is a comprehensive public university that offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate programs. The Department of Online Learning offers programs for online master’s degrees in business, education, engineering, and nursing, as well as online bachelor’s degrees in professional studies and nursing. Courses are offered fully online or in hybrid formats. UAH online degrees are consistent with and support the University’s mission and strategic plan while focusing on enhancing student access to learning and success.
Accreditation & Licensing
University of Alabama in Huntsville is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Type:
4-year, PublicHighest Level Offered:
Doctor's degreeReligious Affiliation:
Not applicableEnrollment:
Undergraduate: 7,625 ; Graduate: 2,291Percent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: 8% ; Graduate: 30%Graduation Rate:
64%Transfer Rate:
19%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$61,767Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):
$20,705Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
70%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
$9,206Yellow Ribbon Program:
YesCredit for Military Training:
YesFeatured Ranking Reports
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Geographic and Educational Overview
University of Alabama in Huntsville is located in Alabama
Alabama at a Glance:
Top Majors in Alabama:
Top Incentives in Alabama:
- Alabama Student Grant Program: Up to $1,200 annually
- Alabama National Guard Educational Assistance Program: Up to $1,000 per semester
- Alabama Math and Science Teacher Education Program: Up to $5,000 loan repayment
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