HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Oct. 1 -- The University of Alabama in Huntsville issued the following news release:

New students smile during Charger Camp orientation sessions during the summer of 2026.

More students from across Alabama are choosing The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), while the university continues to attract students from beyond the state. UAH welcomed 1,276 new freshmen for Fall 2026 as the university's first-year class grew for the third consecutive year. UAH is a part of The University of Alabama System.

The incoming class also brings the strongest academic credentials in recent UAH history, with an average ACT score of 27 and an average GPA of 4.0. Students in the class represent 38 states, extending UAH's reach well ...