Oakwood University

Huntsville, AL • private
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Midsize )
Student Population
Undergrad: 1,407 • Total: 1,459
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Address
7000 Adventist Blvd NW
Huntsville, AL
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Website
Region
Southeast
Carnegie Classification
Carnegie Code: 32

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 592 (42.1%) • Female: 815 (57.9%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Black/African American 955 67.9%
Hispanic/Latino 106 7.5%
White 19 1.4%
Two or More Races 35 2.5%
International 214 15.2%
Special Designation
Historically Black College or University (HBCU)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
50.5%
1,197 admitted from 2,370 applicants
Application Types Offered
Application Requirements
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
50.1%
4-Year Graduation Rate
31.4%
Freshman Retention Rate
64.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
14.5:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$34,762
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $20,722
Room & Board
$1,200
Books & Supplies
$12,840
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $21,428
$30,001-48,000 $22,305
$48,001-75,000 $22,185
$75,001-110,000 $25,190
$110,001+ $28,244
Students Receiving Pell Grants
93%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$22,833

🏈 Athletics

Men's Sports (3)
Baseball Basketball Soccer
Women's Sports (4)
Basketball Soccer Softball Volleyball
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