First-year deadlines, 2027–28
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Priority deadline Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read. | Fall | August 10, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: aamu.edu · checked October 2, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 83 |
| Business Administration and Management | 52 |
| General Studies | 39 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 38 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 37 |
| Psychology | 33 |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician | 32 |
| Social Work | 26 |
Show the other 28 majors
| Computer and Information Sciences | 25 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 22 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 17 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 15 |
| Animal Sciences, Other | 12 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 12 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments | 11 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 11 |
| Chemistry | 11 |
| Political Science and Government | 11 |
| Civil Engineering | 10 |
| Accounting | 10 |
| Finance | 10 |
| Food Science | 10 |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 8 |
| English Language and Literature | 7 |
| Music | 7 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 6 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 6 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 4 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Physics | 3 |
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | 2 |
| Sociology | 2 |
| Biotechnology | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Southwestern Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Southwestern Athletic Conference
Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Huntsville, AL
542,297 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)
Nearest hub airport
Nashville International (BNA)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 14.0 of 20
Elevation
756 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
33°F
July high
92°F
Annual snowfall
2.4 in
Days at 90°F or higher
62 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,200 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Oakwood University5 mi
- University of Alabama in Huntsville6 mi
- Athens State University23 mi
- The University of Tennessee Southern39 mi
- The University of the South47 mi
- University of North Alabama63 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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