Oakwood University
Founded in 1896 as an educational institution for freedmen, Oakwood University is a Christian school in northern Alabama and an Historically Black College and University. Operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Oakwood is home to schools of Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, Religion, and Nursing conferring undergrad degrees. As a Christian university, Oakwood offers weekly chapel services at the Oakwood University Church and hosts a weekly Christian television show called Breath of Life. For students interested in the musical arts, Oakwood is home to three choirs as well as a string orchestra.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Seventh Day Adventist
- HBCU
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | March 30, 2020 |
Admitted Student Stats
76%
Submitting ACT
43%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1005
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,711
Total Number of Undergrads
1,650
Classroom Sizes
0
100
24%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
42%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $19,792
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| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $19,792
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$9,700
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| Books and Supplies | $1440
|
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
53%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,847
53%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,895
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,264
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
70%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,254
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$26,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$330
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
67
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Ambassador
School Colors
navy and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NSCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Huntsville
Atlanta
Washington
New York
Los Angeles
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$37,400
What Students Are Saying
3.70
Average Rating
Located between the rolling hills of Huntsville Alabama, Oakwood University is a private university with a concentration on the academic as well as spiritual growth of students. Academic focus ranges from music to cytotechnology, depicting the geographic diversity as well. Oakwood University stands to focus on the enrichment of the individual to produce the growth of a community as a whole.
Amanda from Atlanta, GA
Oakwood is different in many ways. The experience you'll receive will change your life and perspective. The people you'll meet will become family!
DeMeatria from Whiteville, NC
Both of my parents went to this college and they say that it was one of the most enriching environments that they've ever been in. It must be wonderful to be surrounded by people of your skin color who believe the same as you do and who want nothing more than to do well in school and to build their relationship with God. This college is high on my list as far as schools that I am thinking of attending.
K. R.
Oakwood University is an outstanding place to study. I say this because it is an institution that is very clear about the products it sells to its student-customers. These products are: Spiritual life, Leadership (academic, personal and global) and Life-time Relationships.
Julian from Berrien Springs, MI
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