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Private 4 Year

Oakwood University

Huntsville, Alabama

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Overview

Enrollment

1,470
Oakwood University overview
Location Huntsville, Alabama
Online oakwood.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Religious Affiliation Seventh Day Adventists
Oakwood University overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Oakwood University, a private historically Black Seventh-day Adventist institution, is situated on 1,185 acres in the tech-focused city of Huntsville, Alabama. The campus, established in 1896 as Oakwood Industrial School, features a mix of historic and modern buildings nestled among oak trees and rolling hills. Located near NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and major defense contractors, Oakwood maintains strong connections to the region's aerospace and technology sectors. The university offers undergraduate programs across five academic divisions, with particular emphasis in biological sciences, nursing, religion, and business, while maintaining a selective admission process. Students are required to live on campus through their junior year, participating in a residential experience that integrates Seventh-day Adventist principles into daily campus life.

Oakwood University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
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Ratings

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Overall

4/10

Academics

6/10

Resources

2/10

Outcomes

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Admission Standards

Unavailable
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GPA 2.99

Applications Accepted

68% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$18,974
Costs for Oakwood University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$1,066
Room and Board $9,384
Budget for Other Expenses$8,000
Total One Year Cost$38,624

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$37,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

35% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Oakwood University students
Subject Percent of Class
Biology 21%
Health Professions 20%
Business 18%
Psychology 8%
Theology and Religious Vvocations 5%

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Last updated February 24, 2024