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Oakwood University

Oakwood University

Huntsville, AL · City · 1,153 students
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$25,669
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
47%
Graduation rate
69% typical
$42,488
Earnings 10 years on
$58,391 typical
45%
Acceptance rate
64% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama, is a private, historically Black Seventh-day Adventist institution renowned as one of the nation’s top producers of African American applicants to medical schools. Alongside its premier pre-medicine, nursing, and theology programs, the university is celebrated for its rich musical heritage, epitomized by its world-renowned choral ensemble, The Aeolians. Campus life is deeply centered on holistic wellness, Christian values, and community service, offering students a close-knit, spiritually vibrant environment that emphasizes physical, mental, and religious development.

Wikipedia:Oakwood University is a private, historically black Seventh-day Adventist university in Huntsville, Alabama. It is the only HBCU owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Location
Huntsville, AL, 35896 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
BNA · Nashville
95 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$22,512
Housing & food (on campus)$9,384
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$40,176
Average net price$25,669
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$22,512
Housing & food (on campus)$9,384
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$40,176
Average net price$25,669
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$23,999
$30–48k
$22,444
$48–75k
$24,501
$75–110k
$28,074
$110k+
$27,219
Grants from the school
99% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $10,686
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
47%
Within 4 yrs
30%
Back for yr 2
71%
Transferred
1%
Pell students: 38.3% · others: 51.3% 
8 yrs after starting
49% graduated · 29% transferred · 21% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$30,969
10 yrs after entry$42,488
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$12.5k–$37.3k
90th percentile$46,500
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
45%
Test policy
Not required
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 47.6% · women 44.3% 
Yield: 30.1% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 44%Women 56%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
44%
First-gen
18%
Family income
$36,829
Independent
18%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
4%
Where first-years come from
In state (AL)
16.5%
Out of state
70.6%
International
11.0%

Most out-of-state first-years from: GA 25 · FL 24 · CA 20 · MD 19 · NY 18

Race & ethnicity
White
1%
Hispanic
8%
Black
65%
Asian
2%
Two or more
2%
Unknown
22%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$30,969
After 10 yrs
$42,488
Biology, General34
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities25
Theological and Ministerial Studies13
Psychology, General12
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants11
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General9
Music8
Social Work7
Business Administration, Management and Operations7
Communication and Media Studies6
Computer Science6
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods6
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics6
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology6
Political Science and Government5
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services5
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$10M
Full-time faculty
50%
Faculty salary
$5,513/mo
Teaching spend
$9,746
per student
Federal loans
57%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — arts & sciences
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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