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Our Students
Academics
Research
Athletics
Campus
Huntsville
Financial Aid

A university launched from America's quest to conquer space.

Our Students

Today, UAH. Tomorrow, the world.

UAH is home to a diverse student body of over 9,100. Our inclusive campus community fosters strong peer-to-peer friendships, encourages participation in extracurricular activities, and helps ensure the smooth transition from college student to career professional. Whether you choose to be a participant or a leader, UAH offers plenty of opportunities for you to fit in – and stand out.

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Class Profile

9,101 total enrollment

UAH facts & figures

90 countries of origin + 47 states

Diversity & Multicultural Affairs

27.9 average ACT for entering freshmen

Read the story on UAH News

3.85 average GPA for entering freshmen

Student Success Center

5:4 male:female ratio (5,120:3,981)

Class profile

800+ Honors College students

Honors College

Academics

An inspiring curriculum to expand your horizons.

UAH offers nearly 100 areas of study at the undergraduate level, with a curriculum focused on the some of the fastest-growing job fields. And thanks to our small class sizes and low faculty-to-student ratio, you'll have the opportunity to form strong, supportive relationships with your professors and peers throughout your academic journey.

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Academics

100+ areas of study

Academics

16:1 student:faculty ratio

Faculty listings

400+ study abroad opportunities

Study abroad

89 degrees offered

UAH catalog

33 avg. class size

UAH facts & figures

2,500+ career opportunities offered through Career Services

Career Services

Research

From the classroom to the lab, discovery starts on day one.

UAH is not only home to more than a dozen on-campus research centers and labs, but it also enjoys strong partnerships with area businesses and federal agencies. As a result, you'll have the opportunity to take part in hands-on, high-level research projects, internships, and co-ops that other undergraduates can only dream about. After all, our students are capable of more than just writing papers and taking tests – and we give them the chance to prove it.

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Undergraduate Research

$94m in R&D expenditures

Research

101 patent applications filed by UAH - five-year total

Research News

$1m earned per year from intellectual property

Office of Technology Commercialization

16 research centers

Research centers and institutes

$463m – five-year contract & grant research total

Focus magazine

#5 in fed. financed Aeronautical/ Astronautical research expenditures

Source: National Science Foundation

Athletics

A tradition of excellence, and always something to cheer for.

Just like our fight song says, we have pride in our Blue & White! In addition to our 18 NCAA men's and women's programs – including the only NCAA Division I ice hockey team in the Southeast – we offer the opportunity for recreational players of all levels to get involved through our club sports and intramural leagues. Of course, we get a little help from our mascot Charger Blue, our cheerleaders, our Chargerettes Dance Team, and our spirited Blue Crew.

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UAH Chargers

18 NCAA sports programs

UAH Chargers

34 conference championships

UAH Chargers on Twitter

$2.7m in athletics scholarships awarded annually

Athletics scholarship opportunities

$0 admission with Charger ID

UAH Chargers ticket information

1 and only D1 ice hockey team in the Southeast

UAH Hockey

1 and only Charger Blue

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Campus

A campus growing larger. A community growing stronger.

Our suite-style residence halls provide a safe, welcoming home away from home, with a central location that makes it easy to get to classes – and to get involved on campus. From Late Night Breakfast to ChargerCon, our 200+ student-run organizations, active Student Government Association, ever-growing Greek community, and student-driven Association for Campus Entertainment ensure there's always something to do!

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Campus Life

505+ acres of campus

Campus map

200+ student-run organizations

Student organizations

5 residence halls

Housing

13 on-campus dining options

Campus dining

13 fraternities / sororities

Fraternities and sororities

100+ ACE events annually

Association for Campus Entertainment

Huntsville

There's no better place to launch your career than the Rocket City.

With its vibrant arts scene, an abundance of restaurants and food trucks, and a temperate climate that lends itself to outdoor recreation, the Rocket City is so much more than a small Southern town. It's also a high-tech business hub that's home to the second-largest research park in the nation. That's why so many who come to Huntsville for their college career end up staying for their professional one!

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Location & Community

#1 on list of South's best college towns

Why Southern Living rated Huntsville #1

#7 best place to live in the U.S.

Why U.S. News rated Huntsville #7

#1 best affordable place to live

Why Livability rated Huntsville #1

#2 largest research park U.S. – UAH is anchor tenant

Cummings Research Park

65+ miles of public hiking trails through Land Trust of North AL

Land Trust of North Alabama

55 food trucks

Food truck directory (huntsville.org)

Financial Aid

Because your focus should be on your education, not how you'll pay for it.

UAH’s Office of Financial Aid is dedicated to helping you navigate all the options available for tuition assistance, including federal loans, grants, work-study opportunities, veterans’ benefits, and scholarships. Moreover, all incoming first-time freshmen – including international students – who have demonstrated superior academic achievement in high school are automatically eligible for consideration for our Merit Tuition Scholarship.