Oakwood University is a historically Black Seventh-day Adventist institution of higher education in Huntsville, Alabama. It was founded in 1896 as ‘Oakwood Industrial School’ for the education of freed slaves and subsequently evolved into a full-fledged University in 1996. The University is a Christian-based institution providing outstanding education in a faith-based environment with a commitment to academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to humanity. Oakwood University offers a range of degree programs – ranging from certificates to masters, as well as doctorate programs, from various disciplines such as Religion, Computer Science, Business, Education, and more. The University emphasizes a commitment to community service and encourages its students to participate in volunteer programs and clubs. Additionally, Oakwood University also promotes global education and provides its students with the opportunity to study abroad and exchange programs.
- Address: 7000 Adventist Blvd NW, Huntsville, AL 00003-5896
- Phone: (256) 726-7000
- Website: https://www2.oakwood.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 1,374
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 10 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $25
- Selectivity: Less Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $19,990 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Room & Board | $9,374 |
| Other | $6,800 |
| Total Cost | $37,364 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 89%
- SAT Range: 0 – 0
- ACT Range: 0 – 0
Majors
- General Studies
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Social Work
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Biochemistry
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 93%
- Part-time: 7%
Student Gender
- Male: 42%
- Female: 58%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 1%
- Asian: 0%
- Black or African American: 83%
- Hispanic / Latino: 6%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 1%
- Two or More Races: 0%
- Unknown: 2%
- Non-resident Alien: 7%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 92%
- 25 and Over: 8%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 11%
- Out-of-State: 89%
- Unknown: 0%