Oakwood University

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About Oakwood University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Seventh Day Adventist

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Oakwood University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Huntsville, Alabama. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,279, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 51%. The university offers 65 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 49%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $20,722.

Huntsville, AL

$20,722

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

51%

Acceptance Rate

64%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

49%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)

High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission

High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile16-23

SAT 25th-75th Percentile853-1108

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

2k

Students enrolled

39%

Online student enrollment

10:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

1%

Unknown

4%

Black

69%

Hispanic

8%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

15%

Asian

%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

%

Socio-economic diversity

41% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

41%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

14

Total Online Enrollment

517

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

83% On-campus

18% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateCheck Bold20% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold6% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold100% online

Master'sCheck Bold75% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

41%

State Grant Aid

4%

Institution Grant Aid

92%

Pell Grant

41%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$6,632
State Grant Aid$1,736
Institution Grant Aid$12,811
Pell Grant Aid$5,804

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debtafter graduation

$26k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

5.9%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Education.
6Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
7Health Professions And Related Programs.
8Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
9Mathematics And Statistics.
10Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
11Psychology.
12Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
13Social Sciences.
14Theology And Religious Vocations.
15Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.