University of Alabama in Huntsville Demographics & Diversity Overview

28%
Minority Students
41%
Female Students
1%
International
34
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Alabama in Huntsville has a diverse student body with 28% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
71.3%(5,036)
Hispanic
6.8%(479)
African American
9.1%(640)
Asian
4.2%(294)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%(62)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(11)
Two or More Races
4.7%(332)
Unknown
3.0%(209)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color28%
Total Enrollment9,237
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

University of Alabama in Huntsville offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

University of Alabama in Huntsville has a gender distribution of 41% female students and 59% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
59.5%(4,265)
Women
40.5%(2,904)

Gender Statistics

Men4,265

46% of total enrollment

Women2,904

31% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Alabama in Huntsville serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 63% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 15% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.0%(216)
18-19
28.7%(2,058)
20-21
34.6%(2,479)
22-24
18.5%(1,329)
25+
15.2%(1,087)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.4%(29)
22-24
25.0%(518)
25+
73.5%(1,521)

Age Diversity Insights

63%

Traditional Age (18-21)

15%

Non-Traditional (25+)

22%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Alabama in Huntsville attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 73% in-state residents, 26% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
72.6%(838)
Out-of-State
25.9%(299)
International
1.5%(17)

Regional Representation

In-State838

73% of student body

Out-of-State299

26% of student body

International17

1% of student body

States Represented

34 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

28%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

41%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

15%

Non-Traditional Age