Oakwood University

Overview

Oakwood University is a Comprehensive institution located in Huntsville, AL.

Location & Contact

Address 7000 Adventist Boulevard, NW
Huntsville, AL  35896
United States

Contact Mr. Jason McCracken
Director of Enrollment Management
Email: admission@oakwood.edu
Phone: 256-726-7354
Fax: 256-726-7154

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science
Business Administration And Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Business Teacher Education
Elementary Education
Family And Consumer Sciences/home Economics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Science Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology
Dietetics
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Interdisciplinary Studies
Natural Sciences
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics
Social Sciences
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Biblical Studies
Pastoral Studies/counseling
Religious Education
Theology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Commercial And Advertising Art
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,492

Applied

856

Accepted

1,824

Enrolled

Female Admissions

877

Females Applied

498

Females Accepted

57%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

615

Males Applied

358

Males Accepted

58%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

2.99

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2
Required for some programs

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	March 30th	April 15th
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite	18	16	21

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

15,714

Fees

1,006

Full-time student fees

9,312

Room & board

4,354

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

6,500

Avg. Financial Aid Package

5,800

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,500

Avg. Loan Aid

2,000

Avg. Grant Aid

2,500

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

77%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

9%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,824

Total Undergrad students

81%

Out-of-state students

Gender

Male (42%)

Female (58%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Men-only housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	64%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Graduation and Youth Motivational Task Force Week

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
United Student Movement

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball			No
Football		No	No
Golf		No	No
Gymnastics		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball			No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Gymnastics		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Faculty

171

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 103

Part-time - 68

Male - 86

Female - 85

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