University of Alabama in Huntsville VERIFIED · federal data
Alabama (South) · 6,591 undergrads · ~31 avg class size · 14:1 student-faculty · $26,408/yr sticker
public Tier 5
STEM/aerospace-heavy public next to NASA Marshall and Redstone.
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Stats below are CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site before making application decisions.
Acceptance rate
68.6%
most recent reported cycle
GPA range
3.2–3.8
middle 50% of admitted students (unweighted)
SAT mid-50%
1210–1410
middle 50% admitted SAT score
ACT mid-50%
24–31
middle 50% admitted ACT score
Median earnings (10-yr)
$61K
Federal data — 10 yrs after college entry, all majors combined
≈ 1.8 years of post-grad earnings cover 4 yrs of attendance
Career outcomes · 1 sources
Median graduate earnings · 1.8 yrs to pay back 4 yrs of cost.
From federal College Scorecard data.
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Where this leads
Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.
- Aerospace and defense contracting in Huntsville: NASA, Boeing, Lockheed Martin nearby.
- Engineering roles at Redstone Arsenal and Army base contractors, stable but lower pay.
- Software engineering in Atlanta tech scene, 2 hours away, better startup density.
- Manufacturing operations in Tennessee and northern Alabama, regional advantage over coastal competitors.
- Missile defense systems work: specialized, good pay, limited job mobility outside sector.
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