University of Alabama in Huntsville
University of Alabama in Huntsville is one of the fourteen public 4-year colleges in Alabama. The campus is located in an urban area, in Huntsville.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 9,101 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,352 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 1,109 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 82%). Every year 49% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.UAH's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $9,356, and fees were $924. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $20,556 and $924 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleMidsize City |
Number of Students9,101 |
Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate82% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 16 | 92 |
Master's degree | 18 | 78 |
Post-master's certificate | 0 | 13 |
Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 0 |
Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 18 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 85 miles radius of University of Alabama in Huntsville
Tennessee Technology Center at Winchester
44 miles away |
University of North Alabama
59 miles away |
Tennessee Technology Center at Columbia
66 miles away |
Northwest-Shoals Community College - Phil Campbell
68 miles away |
Tennessee Technology Center at Spring Hill
73 miles away |
Tennessee Technology Center at Waynesboro
76 miles away |
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
79 miles away |
Middle Tennessee State University
79 miles away |
Jacksonville State University
80 miles away |
University of Alabama at Birmingham
85 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/1970 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 03/03/2000 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 03/03/2000 - Current |
Admission
81%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1080 to 1330 |
ACT | 25 to 31 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $30 |
Graduates | $60 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $411/credit | |
In State Students | $411/credit | |
Out of State Students | $908/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $636/credit | |
In State Students | $636/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,402/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $18,495 | $18,495 | $40,860 |
ADN | 70 | $28,770 | $28,770 | $63,560 |
BSN | 125 | $51,375 | $51,375 | $113,500 |
FNP | 50 | $31,800 | $31,800 | $70,100 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 92% of University of Alabama in Huntsville's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 20% | $4,298 |
Other Federal Grant | 4% | $1,898 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 1% | $938 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 75% | $9,680 |
Federal Student Loans | 42% | $5,227 |
Private Loans | 4% | $11,354 |
$14,766
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$16,047 |
$30,001 to $48,000$17,365 |
$48,001 to $75,000$20,775 |
$75,001 to $110,000$21,892 |
Over $110,000$22,108 |
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Student Population
7,090
Undergrads
2,011
Graduates
3,981
Women
5,120
Men
73%
Full-time
27%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
72% |
Black/African American |
10% |
Non-resident alien |
5% |
Hispanic |
4% |
Asian |
4% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Alabama state board of nursing.