First-year deadlines, 2027–28
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | Fall | July 30, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: uah.edu · checked October 1, 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
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | University of Alabama in Huntsville course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 MA 171 Calculus A | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 MA 171 Calculus A | |
| Biology | 3 | 4 BYS 119 Biology | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 CH 101, 105 None | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 PH 101 None | |
| United States History | 3 | 3 HY 221 History | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 PY 101 Social & Behavioral Science* | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 MA/ST 281 Elective for EE, ISE |
Show all 29 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 MA 171 Calculus A | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 MA 171 Calculus A | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 MA 171, 172 Calculus A, Calculus B | |
| Biology | 3 | 4 BYS 119 Biology | |
| Biology | 4 | 8 BYS 119, 120 Biology, None | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 CH 101, 105 None | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 CH 121, 125 Chemistry I & Lab | |
| Chemistry | 5 | 8 CH 121/125, 123/126 Chemistry I with Lab…8 CH 121/125, 123/126 Chemistry I with Lab, Chemistry II with Lab | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 PH 101 None | |
| United States History | 3 | 3 HY 221 History | |
| United States History | 4 | 6 HY 221, 222 History, Sequence Course (HY) | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 PY 101 Social & Behavioral Science* | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 MA/ST 281 Elective for EE, ISE | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 ECN 142 Social & Behavioral Science* | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 ECN 143 Social & Behavioral Science* | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 HY 103 History | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 6 HY 103, 104 History, Sequence Course (HY) | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 4 AES103 None | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 PH 102 None | |
| European History | 3 | 3 HY 103 History | |
| European History | 4 | 6 HY 103, 104 History, Sequence Course (HY) | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 AES 110 Social & Behavioral Science* | |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 PSC 101 Social & Behavioral Science* | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | 3 CS 102 None | |
| Art History | 3 | 3 ARH 100 Fine Art | |
| Art History | 4 | 6 ARH 100, 101 Fine Art , 3rd Humanities/Fine Art** | |
| Music Theory | 3 | 4 MU 201, 203 None | |
| Art Studio - Drawing | 4 | 3 - 6 ARS 160 Fine Art | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 PSC 102 Social & Behavioral Science* | |
| Computer Science A (CPE or CS courses, but NOT both) | 3 | 3 CS 103 None | |
| English Language and /or Literature Composition | 5 | 6 EH 101, 102 College Writing I, College Writing II | |
| Foreign Language French, German, Spanish | 4 | 9 WLC 101, 102, 201 3rd Humanities/Fine Art**, None, None | |
| Foreign Language French, German, Spanish | 5 | 12 WLC 101, 102, 201, 202 3rd Humanities/Fine…12 WLC 101, 102, 201, 202 3rd Humanities/Fine Art**, None, None, None | |
| Latin | 3 | 3 WLC 101N 3rd Humanities/Fine Art** | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 PH 112/115 Physics II with Lab | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 PH 111/114 Physics I with Lab | |
| Research (w/ 3+ in Siminar) | 5 | 6 EH 101, EH 102 College Writing I, College Writing II | |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 EH 101 College Writing I |
Source: uah.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 154 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 121 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 116 |
| Computer Science | 111 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 91 |
| Management Information Systems | 85 |
| Business Administration and Management | 67 |
| Art/Art Studies | 50 |
Show the other 34 majors
| Industrial Engineering | 49 |
| Computer Engineering | 47 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 45 |
| Finance | 38 |
| Psychology | 37 |
| Civil Engineering | 34 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 32 |
| Computer Engineering, Other | 29 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 28 |
| Accounting | 26 |
| Physics | 26 |
| Chemical Engineering | 25 |
| English Language and Literature | 25 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 23 |
| Mathematics | 23 |
| Chemistry | 19 |
| Physical Sciences, Other | 18 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 18 |
| History | 15 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 15 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 12 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 11 |
| Sociology | 9 |
| Writing | 8 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 8 |
| Political Science and Government | 8 |
| Music | 7 |
| Business/Commerce | 6 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 4 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 4 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 4 |
| Family and Community Services | 3 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Gulf South Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Gulf South Conference
Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Cru, InterVarsity
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
7% of men in fraternities · 9% of women in sororities · 8% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2025–26)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), intervarsity.org · 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 11.7 of 20
Elevation
651 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
$1,263 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 University2 mi
- Alabama A & M University6 mi
- Athens State University19 mi
- The University of Tennessee Southern40 mi
- The University of the South53 mi
- University of North Alabama59 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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