School Overview
Oakwood University is a historically African-American, Seventh-day Adventist affiliated, university located in Huntsville, Alabama. The school offers secular and religious degree programs.
Prospective students must possess at least a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) to attend Oakwood University. Students not meeting minimum GPA requirements can submit an essay explaining the deficiency and steps they will be taken to correct it.
The following are accredited degree programs offered at Oakwood University:
- Communication and Fine Arts
- Business and Information
- History and Political Science
- Education
- Music
- Social Work
- Nursing
Participation in religious activities is an important part of life at Oakwood University. Most students attend or participate in:
- Worship Services
- Missionary Work
- Bible Study Programs
- Community Service Projects
General Information
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Admission Office 7000 Adventist Boulevard, NW Huntsville, AL 35896 (256) 726-7030 (800) 824-5312 Fax: (256) 726-7154 [email protected] Contact: Jason McCracken Director of Enrollment Management |
Main Address 7000 Adventist Boulevard, NW Huntsville, AL 35896 (256) 726-7000 |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,817 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 487 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,789 Graduate enrollment: 29 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $25 Online application fee: $25 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 56% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $12,668 | $13,174 | $13,834 | $14,250 | +3.01% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,200 | $1,400 | +16.67% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $7,170 | $8,438 | $8,764 | $9,038 | +3.13% |
| Other | $7,100 | $7,830 | $7,902 | $8,297 | +5.00% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $28,338 | $30,842 | $31,700 | $32,985 | +4.05% |
| In-state Off Campus | $14,068 | $14,574 | $15,034 | $15,650 | +4.10% |
| In-state with Family | $14,068 | $14,574 | $15,034 | $15,650 | +4.10% |
| Average Graduate School Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $10,800 |
| In-state Student Fees | $816 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $10,800 |
| Out-of-state Student Fees | $816 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 444 | 92% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 431 | 89% | $2,603,741 | $6,041 |
| • Federal grants | 159 | 33% | $620,465 | $3,902 |
| • Pell grants | 159 | 33% | $565,552 | $3,557 |
| • Other federal grants | 30 | 6% | $54,913 | $1,830 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grants | 18 | 4% | $20,763 | $1,154 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 402 | 83% | $1,962,513 | $4,882 |
| Student loan financial aid | 296 | 61% | $2,855,031 | $9,645 |
| • Federal student loans | 285 | 59% | $2,492,324 | $8,745 |
| • Other student loans | 40 | 8% | $362,707 | $9,068 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | 237 | 10 | – | 2 | 25 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 46 | – | – | – | – |
| Biochemistry | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences | 24 | – | – | – | – |
| Biomedical Sciences | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 45 | – | – | – | – |
| Accounting | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management | 23 | – | – | – | – |
| Finance | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Marketing/marketing Management | – | – | – | – | – |
| Non-profit/public/organizational Management | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Digital Communication and Media/multimedia | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Journalism | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mass Communication/media Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Photojournalism | – | – | – | – | – |
| Public Relations/image Management | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer Science | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Information Technology | – | – | – | – | – |
| Education | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Business Teacher Education | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| English/language Arts Teacher Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature/letters | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| French Language and Literature | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences | 32 | – | – | 1 | 25 |
| Audiology/audiologist and Speech-language Pathology/pathologist | – | – | – | – | – |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Cytotechnology/cytotechnologist | – | – | – | – | – |
| Dietetics/dietitian | 3 | – | – | – | 25 |
| Health and Wellness | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Health/health Care Administration/management | – | – | – | – | – |
| Occupational Therapy/therapist | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Physical Therapy/therapist | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Physician Assistant | – | – | – | – | – |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| History | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| History | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Human Services | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Work | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Applied Mathematics | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | – | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Natural Sciences | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Health and Physical Education/fitness | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Health and Physical Education/fitness, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | – | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry | – | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| Counseling Psychology | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Industrial and organizational Psychology | – | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| International Relations and Affairs | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 18 | 10 | – | – | – |
| Bible/biblical Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Pastoral Studies/counseling | – | 10 | – | – | – |
| Religious Education | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Theology/theological Studies | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | – | – | 1 | – |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Commercial Photography | – | – | – | – | – |
| Keyboard Instruments | – | – | – | – | – |
| Music Pedagogy | – | – | – | – | – |
| Music Theory and Composition | – | – | – | – | – |
| Music | – | – | – | – | – |
| Voice and Opera | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Work and Family Studies | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/human Sciences | – | – | – | – | – |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 5 | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
Arts, Visual & Performing Commercial/Advertising Art A Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting A,B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Biology Teacher Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Family & Consumer Sciences Family/Consumer Sciences – General B Foreign Language & Literature French B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Cytotechnology B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences B Mathematics Applied Mathematics B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Mathematics/Computer Science B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Health/Physical Fitness B Philosophy & Religion Religion/Religious Studies B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Theological Studies & Religious Vocations Bible Studies A |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Oakwood University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (256) 726-7000 |
| Website: | www.oakwood.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://my.oakwood.edu/ICS/Admissions/ |
| Address: | 7000 Adventist Blvd NW, Huntsville, AL 35896 |
| Setting: | Rural: Remote |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,794 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 37% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 13 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,697 (95% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $16,750 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $16,750 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 99% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $9,074 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Oakwood University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Oakwood University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 6 | ||||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 7 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 3 | ||||
| Education | 7 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | 9 | ||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 2 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 3 | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | 5 | |||
| Grand total | 1 | 3 | 60 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Oakwood University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Oakwood University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $16,750 |
| Out-of-state | $16,750 |
| Books and supplies | $1,440 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $13,676 |
| Out-of-state | $13,676 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 332 | 99% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 328 | 97% | $9,074 |
| Student loan aid | 223 | 66% | $8,807 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,446 | 84% | $4,336 |
| Federal student loans | 1,231 | 71% | $3,648 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Oakwood University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Oakwood University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 2,177 | 830 | 1,347 | Percent admitted | 100% | 48% | 48% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 18% | 19% | 17% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Oakwood University Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 1,794 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,740 |
| Graduate enrollment | 54 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Oakwood University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
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