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Oakwood University
Oakwood University is a small, private institution located in Huntsville, al. Founded in 1896, Oakwood University offers undergraduate degrees in 57 majors.
Key stats
4 Year, Private
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1,279 undergraduates
$21,838 undergraduate tuition
Admissions
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Acceptance rate
50.5%
SAT score average
N/A
ACT score average
20
Average high school GPA
2.99
Application fee
$25
Key deadlines
March
30
104 days away
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Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! Oakwood University is known for one of its top majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Other
Computer Science and Information Technology
Popular majors
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Biology, General
Human Resources Management and Services
Psychology, General
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
Social Work
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View more schoolsAnnual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$21,838
Additional expenses
Room & board
$9,384
Books & supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$8,000
Cost of attendance*
$40,422
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$21,838
Additional expenses
Room & board
$9,384
Books & supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$8,000
Cost of attendance*
$40,422
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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.
Student population
Who’s going to be there? Oakwood University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,279, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.
Total enrollment
1,319Enrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
1%
African American %
69%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
19%
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Popular clubs & activities
United student movement
Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about Oakwood University to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is Oakwood University?
Oakwood University is located in Huntsville, al.
What is the acceptance rate at Oakwood University?
The acceptance rate for Oakwood University is 51%.
What’s the average GPA for Oakwood University?
The average high school GPA for Oakwood University students was 2.99.
How much does it cost for 4 years at Oakwood University?
The estimated cost for 4 years at Oakwood University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $161,688.
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