Oakwood University

Huntsville, AL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

C+

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About Oakwood University

Oakwood University is a small, private nonprofit institution in Huntsville, AL, in a city setting. It enrolls about 1,153 students. The acceptance rate is 45%. 45% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $42,488.

45%

Acceptance

$25,669

Net price

1,153

Enrollment

45%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

45%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$25,669

Average net price

$22,512

In-state tuition

$22,512

Out-of-state tuition

$9,384

Room & board

$1,200

Books & supplies

$40,176

Total cost of attendance

44%

Students receiving Pell grants

57%

Students with federal loans

$27,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$23,999

$30–48K

$22,444

$48–75K

$24,501

$75–110K

$28,074

$110K+

$27,219

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Biology21.0%

Health & Nursing18.0%

Business15.0%

Psychology9.5%

Humanities7.5%

Social Sciences5.5%

Theology & Religion4.0%

Math & Statistics3.5%

Communications3.0%

Computer Science2.0%

After Graduation

$42,488

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$30,969

Median earnings (6 yrs)

45%

Graduation rate

71%

Retention rate

66%

Earn more than a HS grad

$9,746

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,153

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

18%

First-generation

Gender balance

56% women

44% men

Race & ethnicity

Black

65%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

White

American Indian / Alaska Native

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