Oakwood University

Huntsville, AL

Oakwood University

Huntsville, AL

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Tuition & Fees

$29,838

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

43%

male

57%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

68%

acceptance rate

Accepted 984
Declined 462
Total Received 1,446
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Private

1,431

undergraduate students

39

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1896, Oakwood University is a private historically Black, church-affiliated liberal arts university that is known for its emphasis on Christian values and its commitment to preparing students for leadership roles in various fields. It is located on a 105-acre campus in Huntsville, Alabama—five miles from downtown.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,470
Established in 1896
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Adventist
Historically Black college/university yes

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105-acre main campus in Huntsville (population: 194,585). Served by air and bus; train serves Birmingham (150 miles). School operates transportation to shopping mall and hospitals.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Oakwood University
7000 Adventist Boulevard
Huntsville, AL
35896

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Application deadline (priority deadline) June 30
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

68%

acceptance rate

Accepted 984
Declined 462
Total Received 1,446

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank
Completion of college-preparatory program

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

Not Reported

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Financial Aid

93%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$17,852

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $21,838
Housing $4,742
Food $5,358
Additional fees $8,000
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $41,138
Average Financial Aid - $17,852
Total with Avg. Aid $23,286

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Not Reported

Non-need-based

Not Reported

Scholarships

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 256 726-7210
F: 256 726-7474
finaid@oakwood.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Basketball yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, flag football, soccer, softball, volleyball

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Applied Mathematics, General yes
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biomedical Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Commercial Photography yes
Commercial and Advertising Art yes
Computer Science yes
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications yes
Counseling Psychology yes
Dietetics/Dietitian yes
Digital Arts yes yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Finance, General yes
General Studies yes yes
Health and Wellness, General yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
History, General yes
Human Development and Family Studies, General yes
Information Technology yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Keyboard Instruments yes
Lay Ministry yes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training yes
Management Information Systems, General yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Music Pedagogy yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music Theory and Composition yes
Music, General yes
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management yes
Occupational Therapy/Therapist yes
Organizational Behavior Studies yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Pastoral Studies/Counseling yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physician Associate/Assistant yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies yes
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies yes
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Health, General yes
Public Policy Analysis, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Religious Education yes
Social Science Teacher Education yes
Social Work yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes
Urban Ministry yes
Voice and Opera yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Biology
  2. Psychology
  3. Organizational Management

Programs Offered

  • Dual degrees
  • Pass/fail grading option

1,470

total students

9%

in-state

91%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

97%

1,431
students

Female
57%
819

Male
43%
612

3%

39
students

Female
49%
19

Male
51%
20

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

91%

1,305
students

Female
58%
754

Male
42%
551

9%

126
students

Female
52%
65

Male
48%
61

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Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Recommended of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Not reported

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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