About Oakwood University
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
1,636
Website
https://www2.oakwood.eduAccreditation
SACSCOC
Religious Affiliation
Seventh Day Adventist
On Campus Housing
Yes
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.
Rankings
As long as US universities are concerned, the rankings which are provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere. The ranking of a university is a great way to gauge its performance on several factors like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, student experience, and academic success. Usually, the rankings by Forbes and US News are considered noteworthy by applicants and experts. Oakwood University doesn't feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings of these two publications.
Admissions
Application Deadline
None
Acceptance Rate
66%
SAT Range
942 - 1010
ACT Range
16 - 22
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
None
The university takes in few each year. Moreover, admission to OU is easy. The admission process starts by filling up the form and submitting a fee of $25. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 853-1108, it would improve her chances. A candidate, in order to take admission to Oakwood University, must score 19 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 16 are also given admission. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 7000 Adventist Blvd NW, Huntsville, Alabama 35896. To gather more information, they can call them at (256) 726-7000.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$25,938
Average Annual Cost
$18,726
Books And Supplies
$1,440
Other Fees
$1,006
Room And Board
$9,700
Budget For Other Expenses
$7,890
Total One Year Cost
$38,762
Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to OU. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $37,764. This cost consists of the average annual tuition cost ($19,990), books and supplies ($1,500), room and boarding ($9,374), and budget for other expenses ($6,900). Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Master's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
71%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$547
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
49 Graduates
Biology, General
38 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
32 Graduates
Social Work
25 Graduates
Psychology, General
22 Graduates
Theological and Ministerial Studies
21 Graduates
Health Services/Allied Health/Healt...
19 Graduates
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
19 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
18 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
11 Graduates
Political Science and Government
10 Graduates
Music
9 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
9 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
8 Graduates
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Se...
6 Graduates
Human Development, Family Studies,...
6 Graduates
Journalism
6 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
6 Graduates
Applied Mathematics
5 Graduates
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Prof...
5 Graduates
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Ps...
4 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
4 Graduates
Public Relations, Advertising, and...
4 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
3 Graduates
Health and Medical Administrative S...
3 Graduates
History
3 Graduates
Management Information Systems and...
3 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
3 Graduates
Chemistry
2 Graduates
Communication Disorders Sciences an...
2 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
2 Graduates
Marketing
2 Graduates
Mathematics
2 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
1 Graduates
International Relations and Nationa...
1 Graduates
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized...
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
1,581
Socio-Economic Diversity
53%
Part-time
8%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$60,906 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 88% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
88%
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
$4,692/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,958/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$4,958/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Ambassador
School Colors
navy and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NSCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
31
Total Female Athletes
42
Intramural Sports
5
Sports Club
N/A
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Soccer
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
No
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $9,374 per year. Oakwood University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at OU costs around $4,958 per year. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 42% and 58%, respectively.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$21,800/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$29,700/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$280 - 414
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$10,447
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,964
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$618
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$8,242
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$10,813
$30K - $48K
$11,463
$48K - $75K
$10,465
$75K - $110K
$7,856
> $110K
$9,326
As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at OU to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average federal grant that comes from the university is around $5,385, whereas the financial aid is $10,880. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $905 as well as institutional aid worth $10,880.