Oakwood University

7000 Adventist Blvd Nw, Huntsville, AL 35896
Tel: (256)726-7000
Private not-for-profit | 1,936 students
Oakwood College, a historically Black Seventh-day Adventist institution of higher learning, provides quality Christianeducation that emphasizes academic excellence; promotes harmonious development of mind, body, and spirit; and preparesleaders in service for God and humanity.

School Overview:

Oakwood University
CountyMadison County, AL
Title IV EligibleParticipat
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate Colleges--General
Institution LevelFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate not-for-profit
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)
124 staff115 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment1,936 students1,633 students
# Full-Time Students
1,817 students1,434 students
# Part-Time Students
119 students137 students
 
# Undergraduate Students
1,890 students 1,507 students
# Graduate Students
46 students129 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan
-1%
% Asian
-2%
% Hawaiian
-1%
% Hispanic
1%3%
% Black
92%6%
% White
7%84%
% Two or more races
-2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)
$15,414$24,462
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)
$15,414$24,744
 
Percent Admitted32%64%
SAT Reading (25-75%)410-515450-570
SAT Math (25-75%)380-500460-573
ACT English (25-75%)16-2319-25
ACT Math (25-75%)16-2018-25
ACT Composite (25-75%)17-2220-25

School Notes:

  • Since 1896, Oakwood College has provided students the opportunity to enter its halls of learning inpreparation for service to community, country, and the world. The college is regionally accredited by the SouthernAccrediting Association of Colleges and Schools and the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Department of Education.It offers a liberal arts curriculum in a Christ-centered atmosphere.
  • Since 1896, Oakwood College has provided students the opportunity to enter its halls of learning inpreparation for service to community, country, and the world. The college is situated on approximately 1,200 acres inHuntsville, Alabama, home of the Marshall Space Flight Center, and is recognized as being one of the most progressive citiesin America.
  • Warm students, faculty, and staff; a nurturing environment; the beauty and historic lore of thecampus; the vibrant atmosphere rich in cultural and spiritual values—all are a part of the Oakwood experience. Education,Excellence, Eternity. These three powerful words sum up the mission of Oakwood College. Our motto, Enter to Learn, Depart toServe, points to the fact that the end result of all we do is service to God and humanity.
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