Oakwood University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	1,110
Religious affiliation	Protestant
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	72%
Students retention rate	73%
On-time graduation rate	49%

Located in Huntsville, Alabama, Oakwood University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Oakwood University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Oakwood University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Oakwood University is reported to be 49%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Alabama state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 58%.

The student retention rate of 73% at Oakwood University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

71.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$19,990

Cost of attendance at Oakwood University in 2022 for students from Alabama.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average	$10,612
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,990

Cost of attendance at Oakwood University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average	$22,133
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at Oakwood University received on average $14,669 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$14,669

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	145	48%	$5,309	$769,873
Other Federal Grant	148	49%	$6,250	$925,036
State Grant/Scholarships	13	4%	$1,132	$14,710
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	272	90%	$11,915	$3,240,917
Total Grant & Scholarships	285	94%	$14,669	$4,180,663

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Oakwood University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Oakwood University students is 49.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 55.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 41.0%.

49.1%

African American 51.3% 139 students
hispanic 51.8% 14 students
International Students 47.6% 10 students
Mixed Race 30.0% 3 students

Athletic Associations

National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)

Service Offerings

Oakwood University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Oakwood University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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