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The University of Alabama in Huntsville is one of the nation's premier research universities, offering a challenging hands-on curriculum that ensures our graduates are prepared to become tomorrow's leaders. UAH is a public Tier 1 national university located in Huntsville, AL, which Southern Living recently named one of the best college towns in the South. Its students hail from almost all 50 U.S. states and more than 80 countries. Included among this year's record-setting enrollment of over 9,100 was an incoming freshman class with both the highest average ACT score (27.9) and GPA (3.89) in the school's history. Once they graduate, these students typically earn a higher average starting ($54,000) and mid-career ($98,500) salary than most of their peers across Alabama. The university's 505-acre campus, which includes 16 high-tech research centers and labs responsible for close to $97 million in research expenditures, serves as the anchor tenant for the second-largest research park in the nation. It also maintains strong partnerships with federal agencies and commercial organizations that include the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, the Missile Defense Agency, the DIA Missile, and Space Intelligence Center, and the U.S. Army Materiel Command. UAH has regularly ranked the best return on investment among all schools in Alabama and has been named by the Brookings Institution as the best university in the state based on its graduates' economic outcomes. Famous UAH alumni include astronaut Dr. Jan Davis, Discovery Channel founder John Hendricks, HudsonAlpha co-founder Jim Hudson, and Smarter everyday host Destin Sandlin. UAH is home to over 9,100 students from across the country – and the world. But while our student body may be diverse, our campus community is nothing short of inclusive! That's because we make campus housing available to all first-year students, which allows strong peer-to-peer friendships to grow from day one. But being a Charger is about more than just fitting in it's about standing out and being a leader on campus and in the community. To help, we've created a strong leadership program to enable you to excel outside of the classroom and make a smooth transition from collegian to careerist – skills you can also learn by joining one of UAH's many student-run organizations or holding a position in the Student Government Association. No matter what role you choose, at UAH, your student experience is just as valuable as your education. The University of Alabama in Huntsville is a research-intensive, internationally recognized technological university serving Alabama and beyond. Our mission is to explore, discover, create, and communicate knowledge while educating individuals in leadership, innovation, critical thinking, and civic responsibility and inspiring a passion for learning. At UAH, we have plenty of ways for you to get involved outside the classroom! These include our 200+ registered student organizations, our active Fraternity and Sorority community, our sports and recreational programs, and our Student Government Association, among many others. Of course, the best way to connect with your fellow students is by living on campus. Our suite-style residence halls offer a vibrant and inclusive environment that inspires academic achievement, encourages personal development, celebrates diversity, and promotes student leadership and involvement. The University of Alabama in Huntsville will be a preeminent, comprehensive, technological research-intensive university known for inspiring and instilling the spirit of discovery, the ability to solve complex problems, and a passion for improving the human condition – a university of choice where technology and human understanding converge. Here at UAH, we know that deciding where you want to go to college is not easy. We want to make the process as stress-free as possible by giving you the information you need to make the decision. We are a premier national research university offering more than 100 areas of study. At the same time, we have small class sizes and a low student/faculty ratio, so each of our students gets the personalized attention they need to learn. Located adjacent to the Redstone Arsenal, an economic engine of over $100 billion per year, UAH faculty, staff, and students can conduct research side by side with world-class experts from NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, the U.S. Army, the Missile Defense Agency, the Defense Intelligence Agency, and other critical Department of Defense partners. UAH regularly ranks among the Top 20 Universities in research funded by NASA and the Department of Defense. However, UAH also performs cutting-edge research for the National Science Foundation, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Department of Energy, and the National Institutes of Health. As the anchor tenant of Cummings Research Park, the second-largest corporate research and technology park in the United States, UAH collaborates with over 285 high-technology companies serving the U.S. Aerospace and Defense sectors, as well as scientists and entrepreneurs at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology. UAH has come a long way since its modest origins as the University of Alabama Huntsville Center. Today, the university comprises eight colleges that offer nearly 90 areas of study to its 9,100 students. U.S. News & World Report has consistently ranked it among the magazine's Tier 1 national universities. Simultaneously, the Carnegie Foundation classifies it as a "very high" research activity institution, one of only 73 in the United States. It's a culmination of decades of hard work that has resulted in benefits extending far beyond the UAH campus and well into the community. UAH is not just an institution of higher learning. However, a partner to the city is business and industry, and its citizens – just as Dr. von Braun foresaw in his 1961 speech to the Alabama Legislature. "Opportunity goes where the best people go," he said, "and the best people go where good education goes." View full university

The goal of Virginia College lies in its responsibility to its students, the technical and business communities, and the general citizenry. We have a long history of offering new directions to students. Our Associate's, Degree programs, Diplomas, and Certificates emphasize a fast and focused method without sacrificing education students' quality and employers' demand. We constantly research the job market to offer those career programs in which job growth is expected. We proudly offer a direct path to your new career! Once you have the degree, do you know how to begin your new career? Maybe you are looking for a new profession or want to move ahead in the one you already have. At Virginia College, our Career Development Specialists stand ready to assist you in obtaining or enhancing your career wherever you are...helping you with job placement services well beyond graduation! To find out more, complete the Request for More Information or call and talk with an Admissions Representative at the Virginia College campus nearest you. One of the first questions many of our prospective students ask is, "How will I pay for college?" The answer is the right combination of financial aid programs that can help you manage the costs involved in obtaining your degree. The Student Finance department at Virginia College is prepared to discuss how a combination of scholarships, Pell Grants, and student loans are available to those who require assistance and qualify. It can be a complicated process, but we are here, ready to help you make the best decisions. To find out more, complete the Request More Information form or call and talk with an Admissions Representative at the Virginia College campus nearest you. Sometimes it is tough to return to school, balancing job, family, and other commitments in your busy life. That is why Virginia College offers day and night class scheduling. Many of your classes may be available online as well, so you can take them anytime, anywhere, so long as you have a reliable Internet connection. To find out more, complete the Request More Information form or call and talk with an Admissions Representative at the Virginia College campus nearest you. Virginia College specializes in individual attention for our students. We have found that the best learning environment includes smaller classes taught by instructors with real-world experience. Many of them work in the fields they teach, so they bring real-life situations to the classroom and lab. We know many of our students have had varying experiences with attending college in the past. We make sure you are not just a number and take a personal interest in your success! To find out more, complete the Request More Information form or call and talk with an Admissions Representative at the Virginia College campus nearest you. You know exactly what your education will cost — upfront and in detail! There are no hidden or unexpected add-on fees (some programs may require that you purchase specialized items or pay one-time fees, but you know about those from the start). In most cases, even your textbooks are included in the total price. This alone can make hundreds of dollars of difference per quarter. Keep this in mind when comparing costs at Virginia College to other schools! To find out more, complete the Request More Information form or call and talk with an Admissions Representative at the Virginia College campus nearest you. Ever feel like some schools are more concerned with the faculty than the student? At Virginia College, we are focused on student satisfaction and outcomes. Personalized service and attention from professionals in academics, technology, financial planning, and Career Development Specialists surround the students to help them achieve their specific goals. Instructors from Virginia College are typically real-world professionals with many years of experience in their career fields. These are the people you want to learn from to be a success in the same career. At Virginia College, our instructors do not just teach a course; they LIVE it. To find out more, complete the Request More Information form or call and talk with an Admissions Representative at the Virginia College campus nearest you. We do not require you to fill out a lengthy application or write detailed essays. We require only that you have the desire and the ability to learn. Our students are highly motivated, hardworking, and committed to preparing for rewarding future careers. One of our Admissions Representatives will be happy to discuss our academic programs and your career interests. They are prepared to answer any questions you may have about Virginia College and your future. Your Admissions Representative is with you every step of the way, personally doing all they can to help you find success in school and your chosen career. View full university