Oakwood University is a private, Seventh Day Adventist university located in Huntsville, AL. Oakwood University occupies a total area of about 1,185 acres. In 1896, Oakwood University was founded. Oakwood University believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is Education, Excellence, Eternity and its official colors are blue and gold. The total enrolment stands at 1,711 students at Oakwood University. Around 1,650 and 61 students take admission in various undergraduate and postgraduate courses of the university. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 155 faculty. Around 82% of the students are 24 and under at Oakwood University. At OU around 80% are Black or African American, 7% are Non-resident alien, and 5% belong to Hispanic ethnicity. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 58% of the students are females and 42% are males. The college has produced several achievers in its 124 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Ronald Brisé, Barry Black, Alvin Chea, and John F. Street. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. It also encourages its students to participate in athletics, as it helps in building character. Taking into account all the undergraduate and graduate degrees, including both residential and online, OU offers around 164 programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs), ADiA (American Dietetic Association), CSWE (Council on Social Work Education), and NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education). The total endowment of the Oakwood University is around $15 million.
