Overview
Student Population
| Location | Huntsville, Alabama |
| Online | oakwood.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Huntsville, Alabama, Oakwood University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Seventh Day Adventists faith. In the most recent statistical year 1,775 prospective students applied, and 1,149 were granted admission. Of those admitted 299 enrolled in the school. 1,502 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 134 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $18,974 plus fees of $1,016. Oakwood University is ranked 931 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Oakwood University is rated within the lower 32% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Oakwood University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#931 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#560 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Colleges in Alabama
#7 in Best Private Colleges in Alabama
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#39 in Best Value Colleges in Alabama
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 853/1108 |
| ACT | 16/23 |
| GPA | 3.03 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $1,016 |
| Room and Board | $9,374 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,900 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,764 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Biology | 21% |
| Health Professions | 20% |
| Business | 18% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| Theology and Religious Vvocations | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=101912 IPEDS survey data for Oakwood University.
Current students may use the Oakwood University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.