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The University of Alabama in Huntsville is a state-supported, public, coeducational university located in Huntsville, Alabama. It was established in 1969. UAH is a Space Grant university and its campus is home to the National Space Science and Technology Center. The university offers more than 50 degree-granting programs through the following academic colleges:
- College of Administrative Science
- College of Engineering
- College of Liberal Arts
- College of Nursing
- College of Science
UAH has an active Greek life. It is home to several fraternities and sororities, including Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Alpha Phi Alpha and Alpha Tau Omega. The campus also hosts various student clubs and organizations.
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Campus Location301 Sparkman Dr
Huntsville, AL 35899
USA
Main Tel: (256) 824-6120
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized city. |
University Of Alabama In Huntsville HighlightsWhere University Of Alabama In Huntsville stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in engineering, computer science and engineering, mathematics, and science.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
- High male/female ratio.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Numerous part-time students.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 840 | 29 | | Master | 299 | 18 | | Doctorale | 30 | 12 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 19 | 7 | | Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
UA Hunstville StudentsThe student enrollment at UA Hunstville was 7,264 in 2007 (5,740 full-time equivalent). About 53% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 47% of the class. Undergrads are 80% of enrolled students and graduate students are 20%. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 95% are full-time and 5% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 5,216 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,024 | | Room | $ 4,340 | | Board | $ 1,950 | | Books and supplies | $ 942 | | Other | $ 2,944 |
Financial Aid: UA Hunstville participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 150 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 60 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 95 |
Housing and MealsUA Hunstville provides on-campus housing for 1,330 of its 5,740 (full-time) students (as of 2007).
UA Hunstville AthleticsUA Hunstville is in the Gulf South Conference for major sports. UA Hunstville offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 113 male students received the aid (men were 55% of those receiving aid) and 94 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 45% of students receiving such aid) .
UA Hunstville Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 92% | | Women | 84% | | All | 88% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 490-610 | | Math | 490-620 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (19 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (260 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Finance
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (97 awarded) - Computer Engineering
- Computer and Information Sciences
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (31 awarded) - Elementary Education and Teaching
- Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING (303 awarded) - Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (8 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (119 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- Foreign Languages and Literatures
- History
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies
- Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS (24 awarded) - Applied Mathematics
- Mathematics
MUSIC (6 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (175 awarded) - Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (10 awarded) SCIENCE (105 awarded) - Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Physics
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (32 awarded) Selected Careers of Interest(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at UA Hunstville with government-defined occupation categories.) Click occupations below for career details, including job description, studies, degree requirements, how to evaluate schools, and more.
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