Huntsville, AL · Clery Act 2023 · Public

University of Alabama in Huntsville

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 8,743-student campus.

3.20
Incidents / 1k students
#2,312
Rank of 3,050
#37
AL rank
8,743
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

University of Alabama in Huntsville reports 3.20 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,312 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 76% of ranked campuses its size.

3.20
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,312
of 3,050 ranked nationally
76%
report fewer incidents than this campus
17
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

+9 reported incidents

University of Alabama in Huntsville increased from 8 to 17 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

University of Alabama in Huntsville is a Public institution located in Huntsville, AL, enrolling approximately 8,743 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 28 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within AL, it ranks #37 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 8,743 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at University of Alabama in Huntsville is "Burglary" with 10 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in AL averaging 1.42 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Alabama in Huntsville reports 125% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

3.20 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2312

See peer comparison

State Rank (AL)

#37

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

17

across 11 crime categories

Where University of Alabama in Huntsville sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

3 safer than 24% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). This entry sits in this band. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

University of Alabama in Huntsville percentile rank 24.2%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2312 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

University of Alabama in Huntsville reports 125% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$12,132
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,408
Avg Net Price
$18,796
Median Debt
$20,705
Pell Grant Recipients
25%
How does this cost rank in AL? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
69%
SAT Average
1319
SAT Math Range
610–720
ACT Average
28
ACT Range
24–31

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
63%
Retention Rate
84%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$55,610
Median Earnings (10yr)
$61,767
Loan Repayment (3yr)
68%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

University of Alabama in Huntsville: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 467% (3 → 17 incidents)

05101520 202120222023 3 17 ▲ +466.7%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 631
Fondling 311
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 221
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 620
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 2 16
Liquor 2023 0 15
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 3 4
Liquor 2022 0 15
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 3 14
Liquor 2021 0 0
Weapons 2021 0 1

University of Alabama in Huntsville vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

AL

University of Alabama in Huntsville

3.20 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,312
Enrollment
8,743
Data year
2023

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Safety Score 0.11
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Safety Score 3.21
Mercy University
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Safety Score 0.91
College of Southern Idaho
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Safety Score 1.03
Pellissippi State Community College
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Safety Score 1.84

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest University of Alabama in Huntsville nationally (rank #2312), regardless of size or state.

Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA
National Rank #2311
Rockford University
Rockford, IL
National Rank #2313
Radford University
Radford, VA
National Rank #2310
Howard University
Washington, DC
National Rank #2314
University of Portland
Portland, OR
National Rank #2309

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Alabama in Huntsville safe?
University of Alabama in Huntsville has a safety score of 3.20 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,312 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of Alabama in Huntsville?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of Alabama in Huntsville compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in AL.
Does University of Alabama in Huntsville have fire safety data?
Yes. University of Alabama in Huntsville reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding University of Alabama in Huntsville's Safety Profile

University of Alabama in Huntsville in Huntsville, AL enrolls 8,743 students and has a safety score of 3.20 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2312 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 8 in 2022 to 17 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

What this means for you

University of Alabama in Huntsville's 3.20 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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