Oakwood University

Address:

7000 Adventist Blvd NW, Huntsville, AL 35896

Phone:

256-726-7000

Website:

http://www.oakwood.edu

About Oakwood University

Oakwood University is classified as a baccalaureate college with a diverse set of academic offerings. At least 10 percent of all undergraduate degrees awarded are bachelor’s degrees. This small four-year college has an estimated annual full-time enrollment of 1,000 to 2,999 degree-seeking students. At least 80% of students are enrolled full time, and half of these students reside on campus. This institution awards a balanced number of bachelor’s degrees in both the arts and sciences and the professional fields. No graduate degrees are awarded in fields available to undergraduate majors.. According to data for fall enrollment, 80% of undergraduates are enrolled full-time. Enrollment data shows that both graduates and undergraduates are enrolled at this institution. Over 90% of the student body are enrolled as undergraduates.

School Information

General Information

Student Body SizeUndergraduate1,859

Graduate57

Total1,916

GenderFemale59%

Male41%

Student Age% Under 2585%

% 25 and Over13%

% Age Unknown2%

Attendance Type% Full-time89%

% Part-time11%

Race/Ethnicity% White0.8%

% Black88.9%

% Asian0.2%

% Latino0.9%

% Native American0.1%

% Race Unknown2.3%

% International student7%

Student ServicesCareer CounselingYes

Student Employment ServicesYes

Graduate Placement ServicesYes

Study AbroadYes

Day CareYes

Religious AffiliationNO

Campus setting

Intitution typePrivate

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Academic Information

Art-Related Areas of StudyWeb Design & New Media

Advertising

Photography

Art Degrees OfferedBachelors Degree

Associates Degree

Distance Learning Available

Calendar SystemSemester

Admissions Information

Open AdmissionNo

ApplicantsTotal2,001

% Admitted51%

% Admitted Who Enrolled39%

Application RequirementsHigh School GPA

High School TranscriptRequired

High School RankingNeither required nor recommended

College Prep CoursesRecommended

Letter of RecommendationRequired

Demonstration of CompetenciesNeither required nor recommended

Admissions ExaminationRequired

Test of English as a Foreign Language (International Students)Required

Standardized Tests% of Applicants Submitting SAT51%

% of Applicants Submitting ACT74%

Admitted Student SAT Scores 25th Percentile75th Percentile

SAT Critical Reading / 800550 / 800

SAT Math410 / 800520 / 800

Admitted Student ACT Scores 25th Percentile75th Percentile

ACT Composite18 / 3621 / 36

Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition & FeesUndergraduate Application Fee$25

Graduate Application Fee$100

In-State Tuition & Fees$14,250

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$14,250

Financial Aid% Undergraduates with Financial Aid92%

% Undergraduates with Loans61%

% Undergraduates with Grants89%

Average Undergraduate Financial Aid Award$ 0

Other CostsBooks and Supplies (Estimated)$1,400

Typical On-Campus Room and Board Cost$9,038

Off-Campus Room and Board Cost (Estimated)$0

On-Campus Living Expenses (Estimated)$8,297

Off-Campus Living Expenses (Estimated)$0

Living with Family, Living Expenses (Estimated)$0

Neighborhood Data for the Huntsville Area

Median Age36.8

Median Household Income$48,043

Total Population177,879

Age/Gender % Men % Women

Total48.4% 51.6%

Age 0-949.1%50.9%

Age 10-1752.7%47.3%

Age 18-2450.5%49.5%

Age 25-2952.5%47.5%

Age 30-3949.7%50.3%

40+47.1%52.9%

Race/Ethnicity% White63.0%

% Black30.3%

% Asian2.3%

% Latino5.5%

% Native American0.4%

% Pacific Islander0.1%

% Indian (South Asia)0.8%

Housing

On Campus Housing ProvidedYes

Meal Plan ProvidedYes, number of meals in the maximum meal plan offered

Typical On-Campus Room and Board Cost$9,038

Off-Campus Room and Board Cost (Estimated)$0

Median Rent (Rental Units of Any Size)$527

Rental Price Distribution StudioOne BedroomTwo Bedroom

Under $50050.7%42.2%11.1%

$500 to $74930.6%46.5%0.0%

$750 to $9995.3%8.8%29.8%

Over $100013.4%2.6%9.2%