University of Alabama--Huntsville

About

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH, formerly known as UAHuntsville) is a public research university in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. It is part of the University of Alabama System and is classified among "R2: High Research Spending and Doctorate Production". The university offers 94 degrees across its 8 colleges, leading to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. It is known for its research in astronomy, atmospheric science, and aerospace engineering, and frequently collaborates with NASA on research projects.

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Key facts

Global rank

#1547

Location

Huntsville, United States

Type

Public

Admission rate

78%

How to apply

Common App

Outcomes and costs

Official figures from US College Scorecard, US Department of Education. Salaries are for all graduates, not only international students.

Median salary 10 years after starting

$61,767 a year

Median salary 6 years after starting

$55,610 a year

Graduation rate (within 6 years)

64%

Students returning for a second year

84%

Tuition (out-of-state, per year)

$26,408

Average cost of attendance (per year)

$27,392

Undergraduate students

6,591

Students per faculty member

17 to 1

Median debt at graduation

$20,705

Programmes

Showing 1 of 1 programmes.

Scholarships you could use here

• Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships · USIEF (United States-India Educational Foundation)

  Indian citizens with a bachelor's (minimum 55%) or master's degree and at least three years of relevant full-time work experience, without a US degree. Government of India employees are not eligible.

  The last published cycle (2026-2027) closed on 14 May 2025. A 2027-2028 master's cycle is not currently listed.

  Official page

• Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships · USIEF

  Indian scholars registered for a PhD at an Indian institution, for 6 to 9 months of research in the US.

  The 2027-2028 cycle closed on 1 July 2026.

  Official page