Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,353
Graduate Enrollment: 74
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Historically Black College/University
Religious Affiliation:
Seventh Day Adventists
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 71.85%
Male/Female: 41% / 59% (2017)
First generation college students: 17.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 4.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.5% (2007)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 65.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 48.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 36.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 28.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 0.2%
Black: 80.0%
Hispanic: 8.3%
Asian: 0.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.7%
Non-resident alien: 8.1%
Unknown race: 0.4%
Black: 80.0%
Hispanic: 8.3%
Asian: 0.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.7%
Non-resident alien: 8.1%
Unknown race: 0.4%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $37,238
In-State tuition: $19,990Out-of-State tuition: $19,990
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,374 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $8,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $12,840 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $8,000 (2022)
Average Family Income: $58,300 (2017)
Median Family Income: $36,829 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 47.2%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 68.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $20,804 |
| $30k-48k | $20,643 |
| $48k-75k | $22,871 |
| $75k-110k | $24,659 |
| $110k+ | $26,791 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 27%6-year graduation rate: 49%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 90.8% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $18,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $20,625 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $23,875 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 35.4% (2015) |
| @3 year | 46.0% (2017) |
| @5 year | 59.9% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 19.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 21.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $24,973 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $49,855 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 42 | $51,250 | $376 | $38,731 ($3,228) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 27 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 13 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 18 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 2 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | 30 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 21 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 21 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 8 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $45,099Full time faculty: 95%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $20,201,402 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $26,286,780 (2022)