Overview
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.
Acceptance Rate:
68%
Average Net Price:
$24,274
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.0
Average ACT Composite
19
Average SAT Composite
1010
Virtual Tour
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
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. | $21,838 |
| 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. | $21,838 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $9,384 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
77%
Need Met
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.
49%
Average Aid Per Year
$19,004
49%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,346
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$15,798
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
2%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1963
46%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,346
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$2,468,259
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$1,685,007
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.
54%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,452
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.
$19,500
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.
$293
Students receiving federal loans
54%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,687
Average Other Loans Per Year
$10,252
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
1446
Students Applied
105
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | March 30 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$25
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
66%
Submitting ACT
45%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 19
Average SAT Composite: 1010
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,470
Total Number of Undergrads
1,431
0
100
27%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
50%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
66
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
43
Countries Represented
21
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
18%
Student Organizations
67
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
64%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Ambassador
School Colors
navy and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
31
Total Female Athletes
42
Intramural Sports
12
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Soccer
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
Oakwood University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$37,400
Top 5 Cities
Huntsville
Atlanta
Washington
New York
Los Angeles
Top 5 Employers
Oakwood University
Florida Hospital
Huntsville Hospital
Kaiser Permanente
US Army
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Healthcare Services
Community and Social Services
Operations
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.
$19,500
Loan Default Rate
8%
National: 8%
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.
$293
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThe faculty at Oakwood is wonderful. The teachers don't only teach the information in the textbook, but they also teach from the Bible. This is great because, in the end, the only wisdom that will truly count is what we learn from the Bible and apply to our lives. It doesn't matter what subject they're teaching. They all find some way to tie it into the Bible. I came from public school, so I was not used to this kind of teaching structure because it is not allowed. All of my teachers started class off with a devotional thought and/or prayer. I know that set the tone of how the class went. These teachers are truly a blessing because they are teaching us information that you cannot put a price on.
Kelcie from Madison, AL
I learned a lot while attending Oakwood, both inside and outside of class. The school brings in wonderful speakers to talk to the students at different times. The motto, Enter to Learn Depart to Serve is definitely a phrase that Oakwood University stands true to.
Tasha from Virgin Islands-U.U.
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
The most of teachers here are great. Although it can be quite difficult to understand them, because of the accents, they do know what they are talking about. Some will even help you out a lot when you assignments are late!
Camilla from Huntsville, AL
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
I am looking forward to my college experience and learning new things.
Daniel from Madison, MS
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