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University of Alabama in Huntsville
1.87 incidents / 1,000 students
Huntsville, AL · Clery Act 2024 · Public
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Across 2022–2024, University of Alabama in Huntsville reported 34 incidents in the Clery Criminal Offenses section, and the yearly count rose over that span (largest filed category: Burglary). Nearby same-state same-level comparison: Alabama A & M University.
- 1.87
- Incidents / 1k students
- #989
- Rank of 2,072
- #35
- AL rank
- 8,564
- Enrolled students
1.87 reported score-category incidents per 1,000 students
University of Alabama in Huntsville reports 1.87 2024 score-category incidents per 1,000 - 21% below North Carolina Central University. Similar-enrollment scored peers: North Carolina Central University (5.13/1k); Creighton University (6.29/1k); Germanna Community College (0.00/1k); Aims Community College (0.12/1k); Schoolcraft Community College District (0.35/1k). Same-state same-level set also includes Alabama A & M University (5.62/1k); Jacksonville State University (2.61/1k); University of North Alabama (3.04/1k); University of West Alabama (1.17/1k); Samford University (0.98/1k); Auburn University at Montgomery (2.11/1k); Alabama State University (5.15/1k); Troy University (0.37/1k). Largest Criminal Offenses total across filed years: Burglary.
Data source U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey
- incidents / 1,000 students
- 1.87
- of 2,072 ranked nationally
- #989
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 52%
- Criminal Offenses, 2024
- 10
Source: U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey
Data updated August 2026
Clery Act plate
Sheet 100706 · University of Alabama in 1.87/1k score rate · #989/2,072
RATE-LOW · RANK-MID · ST-MID · ABOVE-PEER · ZERO-NONE · TREND-UP · CAT-LEAD · ENR-MID · FIRE-ZERO
- RATE-LOW 1.87/1k
- RANK-MID #989/2,072
- ST-MID #35 in state
- ABOVE-PEER Schoolcraft Community College District · +1.52
- ZERO-NONE Scored
- TREND-UP ↑ 25%
- CAT-LEAD Burglary
- ENR-MID 8,564
- FIRE-ZERO 0 fires filed
Nearest enrollment peer: Schoolcraft Community College District (-1.52/1k)
University of Alabama in Huntsville sheet RATE-LOW · RANK-MID · ST-MID · ABOVE-PEER · ZERO-NONE · TREND-UP · CAT-LEAD · ENR-MID · FIRE-ZERO · peer Schoolcraft Community College District. Codes from this campus OPE filing: score-category rate, national/state rank, named enrollment peer, zero posture, Criminal Offenses trend, lead category, enrollment band, fire filing. Not a moving recommendation.
Clery plate RATE-LOW · RANK-MID · ST-MID · ABOVE-PEER · ZERO-NONE · TREND-UP · CAT-LEAD · ENR-MID · FIRE-ZERO. Nearest similar-enrollment peer is Schoolcraft Community College District (-1.52/1k). National rank #989 of 2,072 scored campuses. Instrument codes from this campus OPE sheet; compare similarly sized peers before treating any single rate as decisive.
University of Alabama in Huntsville reports 1.87 2024 score-category incidents per 1,000 - 21% below North Carolina Central University. Similar-enrollment scored peers: North Carolina Central University (5.13/1k); Creighton University (6.29/1k); Germanna Community College (0.00/1k); Aims Community College (0.12/1k); Schoolcraft Community College District (0.35/1k). Same-state same-level set also includes Alabama A & M University (5.62/1k); Jacksonville State University (2.61/1k); University of North Alabama (3.04/1k); University of West Alabama (1.17/1k); Samford University (0.98/1k); Auburn University at Montgomery (2.11/1k); Alabama State University (5.15/1k); Troy University (0.37/1k). Largest Criminal Offenses total across filed years: Burglary.
Peer-rate neighbourhood around University of Alabama
Lowest/highest enrollment peers plus campuses nearest University on score-category rate. Full ladder: /rankings/safest-campuses.
- Germanna Community College · lowest peer 0
Germanna Community College — lowest peer
0 per 1,000 students
- Aims Community College · near 0.12
Aims Community College — near
0.12 per 1,000 students
- Schoolcraft Community College District · near 0.35
Schoolcraft Community College District — near
0.35 per 1,000 students
- University of Alabama in · this campus 1.87
University of Alabama in Huntsville — this campus
1.87 per 1,000 students
- Creighton University · highest peer
Creighton University — highest peer
6.29 per 1,000 students
What this shows Neighbourhood of similar-enrollment peers around University of Alabama in Huntsville's 1.87/1k rate, not a full-corpus distribution reprint.
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2024
University of Alabama in Huntsville decreased from 16 to 10 reported on-campus incidents between the 2023 and 2024 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 changesSignature insight · size does not equal danger
Campus size vs reported safety rate
Among 32 AL 4-year peers in this comparison, University of Alabama in Huntsville is larger than 74% and safer-reporting than 48% - the larger, higher-reporting quadrant. Axes are within-sample percentiles so outliers share the same frame; a higher safety percentile means a lower Clery incidents-per-1,000 rate.
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- Point 1: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 71, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 16
- Point 2: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 77, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 42
- Point 3: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 81, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 32
- Point 4: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 68, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 52
- Point 5: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 65, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 58
- Point 6: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 61, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 45
- Point 7: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 58, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 19
- Point 8: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 84, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 61
- Point 9: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 87, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 29
- Point 10: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 55, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 39
- Point 11: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 52, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 65
- Point 12: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 48, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 68
- Point 13: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 45, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 68
- Point 14: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 42, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 68
- Point 15: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 39, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 68
- Point 16: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 35, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 26
- Point 17: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 32, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 3
- Point 18: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 29, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 6
- Point 19: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 26, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 55
- Point 20: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 23, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 68
- Point 21: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 19, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 13
- Point 22: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 16, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 0
- Point 23: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 13, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 68
- Point 24: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 10, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 68
- Point 25: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 6, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 68
- Point 26: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 3, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 68
- Point 27: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 0, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 68
- Point 28: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 90, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 68
- Point 29: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 94, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 10
- Point 30: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 97, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 23
- Point 31: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 100, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 35
- University of Alabama in H…: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 74, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 48
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| Campus | Enrollment | Rate / 1k | Size pct | Safety pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville Bible College | 98 | 0.00 | 0 | 68 |
| Heritage Christian University | 178 | 0.00 | 3 | 68 |
| South University-Montgomery | 303 | 0.00 | 6 | 68 |
| United States Sports University | 367 | 0.00 | 10 | 68 |
| Herzing University-Birmingham | 444 | 0.00 | 13 | 68 |
| Stillman College | 731 | 13.68 | 16 | 0 |
| Talladega College | 760 | 6.58 | 19 | 13 |
| Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine | 778 | 0.00 | 23 | 68 |
| Huntingdon College | 892 | 1.12 | 26 | 55 |
| Spring Hill College | 919 | 13.06 | 29 | 6 |
| Miles College | 1,180 | 13.56 | 32 | 3 |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville (this campus) | 8,564 | 1.87 | 74 | 48 |
Sample of 12 campuses from the plot (sorted by enrollment). Source: U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey + IPEDS enrollment. Rate = on-campus Criminal Offenses and VAWA incidents per 1,000 students; lower is safer-reporting, not a personal-risk forecast.
What changed between 2023 and 2024
Reported on-campus incidents at University of Alabama in Huntsville fell from 16 to 10 (-37%). The increase shows up in Motor Vehicle Theft (1 to 3). Falling over the same period: Rape (6 to 2), Burglary (6 to 3) and Fondling (3 to 2).
This describes reported incidents, not crime. Clery counts move with reporting policy, awareness campaigns and how a campus staffs its security authorities, so a rise can reflect better capture of reports and a fall can reflect worse capture. One year of movement at a single campus is not a trend.
What actually gets reported at University of Alabama in Huntsville
Across 3 reporting years, on-campus incidents were recorded in 4 Clery Act categories here: Burglary, Rape, Fondling and Motor Vehicle Theft.
The remaining 7 categories were reported with no on-campus incidents, among them Aggravated Assault, Arson, Incest and Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter. Under the Clery Act that zero is an affirmative report that nothing in the category occurred, not an absence of data, which is why the table below lists those rows rather than dropping them.
Counts describe incidents reported under the Clery Act for the on-campus geography. Reporting practice varies between institutions, so counts are not a direct measure of relative safety.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyUniversity of Alabama in Huntsville: Criminal Offenses by year
Rising 25% (8 → 10 incidents)
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| Period | On-campus incidents |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| Crime Type | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burglary | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| Rape | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Fondling | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Table figures show the Criminal Offenses section; other Clery tables are separate
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2024 | 3 | 6 |
| Liquor | 2024 | 0 | 12 |
| Weapons | 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 2 | 16 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 15 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 3 | 4 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 15 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
University of Alabama in Huntsville vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are $2024 Criminal Offenses and VAWA incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer in those categories).
NC
North Carolina Central University
5.13 incidents / 1,000 students
NE
Creighton University
6.29 incidents / 1,000 students
Cost context
Where University of Alabama in Huntsville sits on price and outcomes
At $18,796, University of Alabama in Huntsville's reported average net price is cheaper than 68% among 65 Alabama colleges with a reported figure. The state median is $15,258.
- $18,796
- average net price
- $15,258
- Alabama median
- 2.7×
- six-year earnings to median debt
- $5,309
- reported income-bracket spread
Net price moves with income here, but not sharply: $16,192 for families reporting under $30,000 against $21,501 above $110,000, a difference of $5,309. Aid narrows the gap without closing it, so the $18,796 average sits reasonably close to what most brackets report.
Median reported earnings six years after entry are $55,610, roughly 3.0 times a year of net price. That is a workable ratio, though it says nothing about how long the programme takes to finish.
Average net price reflects grant and scholarship aid for aided students, not a personal offer. Earnings cover former students who received federal aid; neither measure predicts an individual's outcome.
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%
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.
Similar Institutions
Showing 5 of 853 similar institutions by enrollment size.
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC · 8,579 enrolled
Safety Score 5.13
Creighton University
Omaha, NE · 8,581 enrolled
Safety Score 6.29
Germanna Community College
Locust Grove, VA · 8,544 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Aims Community College
Greeley, CO · 8,542 enrolled
Safety Score 0.12
Schoolcraft Community College District
Livonia, MI · 8,587 enrolled
Safety Score 0.35
Closest by National Rank
University of Alabama in Huntsville (national rank #989) sits near Florida Southern College (#990) and Fitchburg State University (#988) on the scored national list, nearest by rank, not by size or state.
Nationwide campuses with similar scale or Clery rate
Two Clery-derived peer sets for University of Alabama in Huntsville, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not state containment (Similar Institutions and national-rank neighbors above stay enrollment- or rank-based).
Similar enrollment (nationwide)
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC · 8,579 enrolled
Safety score 5.13
Creighton University
Omaha, NE · 8,581 enrolled
Safety score 6.29
Aims Community College
Greeley, CO · 8,542 enrolled
Safety score 0.12
Schoolcraft Community College District
Livonia, MI · 8,587 enrolled
Safety score 0.35
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA · 8,601 enrolled
Safety score 2.33
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA · 8,523 enrolled
Safety score 3.17
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL · 8,505 enrolled
Safety score 4.47
Stockton University
Galloway, NJ · 8,631 enrolled
Safety score 5.21
Similar 2024 Clery rate (nationwide)
Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL · 3,211 enrolled
Safety score 1.87
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA · 5,892 enrolled
Safety score 1.87
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL · 20,910 enrolled
Safety score 1.87
Merrimack College
North Andover, MA · 5,862 enrolled
Safety score 1.88
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY · 31,903 enrolled
Safety score 1.88
Chemeketa Community College
Salem, OR · 8,098 enrolled
Safety score 1.85
California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA · 16,237 enrolled
Safety score 1.85
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA · 29,640 enrolled
Safety score 1.89
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Alabama in Huntsville safe?
University of Alabama in Huntsville has a safety score of 1.87 (2024 on-campus Criminal Offenses and VAWA incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #989 nationally out of 2,072 ranked institutions - nearest similar-enrollment comparison: North Carolina Central University (5.13/1k). Same-state same-level set: Alabama A & M University (5.62/1k); Jacksonville State University (2.61/1k); University of North Alabama (3.04/1k); University of West Alabama (1.17/1k); Samford University (0.98/1k); Auburn University at Montgomery (2.11/1k); Alabama State University (5.15/1k); Troy University (0.37/1k).
What crimes are reported at University of Alabama in Huntsville?
For calendar year 2024, University of Alabama in Huntsville reported Burglary (3), Motor Vehicle Theft (3), Fondling (2) and Rape (2) in the Criminal Offenses section. Every other category in that section was reported at zero; other Clery tables are separate.
How does University of Alabama in Huntsville compare to similar schools?
University of Alabama in Huntsville reports 21% fewer 2024 score-category incidents per 1,000 than North Carolina Central University. Scored similar-enrollment peers on this page: North Carolina Central University (5.13/1k); Creighton University (6.29/1k); Germanna Community College (0.00/1k); Aims Community College (0.12/1k); Schoolcraft Community College District (0.35/1k). Same-state same-level set: Alabama A & M University (5.62/1k); Jacksonville State University (2.61/1k); University of North Alabama (3.04/1k); University of West Alabama (1.17/1k); Samford University (0.98/1k); Auburn University at Montgomery (2.11/1k); Alabama State University (5.15/1k); Troy University (0.37/1k).
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.
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