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Oakwood University

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  • 4 Year
  • Huntsville, AL
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Overview

Total enrollment

1,226
Oakwood University overview
Oakwood University overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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. Explore all HBCUs
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Admissions

Admission Standards

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Oakwood University admission standards
  • GPA 2.99

Acceptance Rate

45.2%
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  • Enrollment Rate 30.1%
  • Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$22,512
Costs for Oakwood University
Fee Cost
Tuition $22,512
Books and Supplies $1,200
Other Fees $1,168
Room and Board $9,384
Budget for Other Expenses $8,000
Total One Year Cost $42,264
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Student 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 majors at Oakwood University are Biology, Health Professions, and Business. 21% of students major in Biology, 20% in Health Professions, and 18% in Business.

  • Biology 21%
  • Health Professions 20%
  • Business 18%
  • Psychology 8%
  • Theology and Religious Vvocations 5%
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Last updated: August 2026