University of Alabama in Huntsville Demographics & Diversity Overview

29%
Minority Students
41%
Female Students
1%
International
41
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Alabama in Huntsville has a diverse student body with 29% 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
70.4%(5,551)
Hispanic
6.9%(543)
African American
9.6%(760)
Asian
4.3%(341)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%(71)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(11)
Two or More Races
4.7%(369)
Unknown
3.1%(244)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color29%
Total Enrollment10,515
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
58.9%(4,724)
Women
41.1%(3,297)

Gender Statistics

Men4,724

45% of total enrollment

Women3,297

31% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Alabama in Huntsville serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 54% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.1%(213)
18-19
30.4%(2,080)
20-21
32.6%(2,233)
22-24
18.8%(1,290)
25+
15.1%(1,035)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.7%(33)
22-24
23.9%(453)
25+
74.3%(1,406)

Age Diversity Insights

54%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

24%

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 68% in-state residents, 31% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
68.2%(793)
Out-of-State
30.7%(357)
International
1.0%(12)

Regional Representation

In-State793

68% of student body

Out-of-State357

31% of student body

International12

1% of student body

States Represented

41 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

29%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

41%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age