School Information

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Total Enrollment 1,916
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 13 : 1

Oakwood University

http://www.oakwood.edu
7000 Adventist Blvd NW, Huntsville, Alabama 35896
(256) 726-7000

Oakwood College, a historically Black Seventh-day Adventist institution of higher learning, provides quality Christian education that emphasizes academic excellence; promotes harmonious development of mind, body, and spirit; and prepares leaders in service for God and humanity.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Seventh Day Adventists
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Oakwood University, 92.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 92.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $13,470), and 65% receive loans ($9,676 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,764.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Oakwood University is $24,801 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,775 people applied to Oakwood University. Of the applicants, 56.0% were admitted (56.0% male & 56.0% female ) and 49.0% accepted (51.0% male and 47.0% female)

Of the 1,859 undergraduate students at Oakwood University, 10.0% are part-time. A majority (87.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 26.0% of the 57 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     10.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     72.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     50.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     27.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     44.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     40.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline September 17
Admissions Office Phone 256-726-7356
Admissions Office Email admission@oakwood.edu
Admissions Office Address 7000 Adventist Blvd NW Huntsville, AL 35896
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.oakwood.edu/admissions
Admissions Website http://www.oakwood.edu/admissions (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to Oakwood University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 400
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 530
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 360
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 490
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 16
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 21
ACT English (25th Percentile) 15
ACT English (75th Percentile) 22
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 15
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 19
 
Oakwood University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 45
Biochemistry 5
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 33
Biomedical Sciences, General 7
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 0 27
Accounting 0 3
Business Administration and Management, General 9
Finance, General 5
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 4
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 4
Office Management and Supervision 2
Communication, journalism, and related programs 17
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 6
Journalism 3
Mass Communication/Media Studies 3
Photojournalism 2
Public Relations/Image Management 3
Computer and information sciences and support services 11
Computer and Information Sciences, General 2
Computer Science 4
Information Technology 5
Education 18
Biology Teacher Education 1
Elementary Education and Teaching 12
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 0
Mathematics Teacher Education 1
Music Teacher Education 3
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
Social Science Teacher Education 0
English language and literature/letters 6
English Language and Literature, General 4
Technical and Business Writing 2
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 3
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 0
Human Development and Family Studies, General 3
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 7
French Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 7
Health professions and related clinical sciences 1 28
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 0
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 1
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist 0
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 7
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 4
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 7
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 0
Physical Therapy/Therapist 0 8
Physician Assistant 1
History 2
History, General 2
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 7
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 7
Mathematics and statistics 8
Applied Mathematics 2
Mathematics, General 6
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 2
Mathematics and Computer Science 0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 2
Natural Sciences 0
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 6
Health and Physical Education, General 3
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 3
Philosophy and religious studies 0
Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical sciences 3
Chemistry, General 3
Psychology 24
Counseling Psychology 11
Industrial and Organizational Psychology 2
Psychology, General 11
Public administration and social service professions 5
Social Work 5
Social sciences 6
International Relations and Affairs 2
Political Science and Government, General 4
Theology and religious vocations 1 23
Bible/Biblical Studies 1
Religious Education 0
Theology/Theological Studies 23
Visual and performing arts 1 6
Commercial and Advertising Art 1
Commercial Photography 0
Music Pedagogy 0
Music Theory and Composition 0
Music, General 1
Piano and Organ 1
Voice and Opera 4
 
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Jermy Arnold on May 19, 2011 said:

I cant wait to be apart of oakwood university

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