Oakwood University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Good

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Oakwood University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,470 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1896 and is one of the 6 schools and colleges located in Huntsville, Alabama.

Oakwood University is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU) and is also affiliated with Seventh Day Adventists.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, and master's degree are available at Oakwood University.

Majors
Offered
72
Oakwood University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 72 majors. The most popular concentrations are Biology, Theology and Religion, General Studies, Management, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Oakwood University is fair at 77% (above Alabama average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
77%
Good
The graduation rate at Oakwood University is below average - 51%.

Student to faculty ratio at Oakwood University is good, 11:1. Learn more details about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is high, about $19,000 per year. The additional fees at Oakwood University not covered by tuition are nearly $1,100; this comes to a total of $20,100 annually.

Read the details about Oakwood University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
68%
Doable
According to government data, 1,446 applications were submitted and 984 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to become a student at this school.

This school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Oakwood University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,700
Medium
Oakwood University offers study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Oakwood University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Oakwood University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 1,300 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low, roughly $4,700 per academic year.

Based on the college crime data, Oakwood University seems to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Oakwood University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Oakwood University
7000 Adventist Blvd NW
Huntsville, Alabama
35896, USA
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