Oakwood University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4448 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1231 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1156 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #19 of 33 | In Alabama |
| #2 of 3 | In Huntsville |
| #3420 of 5,416 | For Neuroscience |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Seventh Day Adventist
- Acceptance rate
- 45%
- Undergraduates
- 1,177
- Graduates
- 49
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www2.oakwood.edu
Oakwood University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Oakwood University has an acceptance rate of 45% and is among the top 13% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 48% | 44% |
| Applicants | 1,873 | 754 | 1,098 |
| Admissions | 847 | 359 | 486 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 255 | 124 | 131 |
527 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
74 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 780 (64%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 284 (23%) |
| Hispanic | 97 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 29 (2%) |
| Asian | 18 (1%) |
| White | 16 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Oakwood University is $26,730 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $23,999 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,444 |
| $48-75K | $24,501 |
| $75-110K | $28,074 |
| $110K+ | $27,219 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $21,344 | $13,680 |
| Tuition in-state | $21,344 | $13,680 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $21,344 | $13,680 |
| Fee in-district | $1,168 | $836 |
| Fee in-state | $1,168 | $836 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,168 | $836 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,265 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,234 |
| Room charge | $5,026 |
| Meal charge | $5,208 |
Oakwood University majors
Oakwood University has granted 189 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs and 4 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Oakwood University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 1 | 18 | |
| Psychology, General | 18 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 17 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 12 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 12 | ||
| Social Work | 10 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 8 | ||
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 8 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 8 | ||
| Finance, General | 7 | ||
| Computer Science | 6 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 6 | ||
| Accounting | 5 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 5 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 5 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 4 | ||
| Biochemistry | 3 | ||
| Broadcast Journalism | 3 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 3 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Digital Arts | 2 | ||
| Information Technology | 2 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies | 2 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 1 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 1 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | ||
| Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training | 1 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 1 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 1 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 1 | ||
| Public Health, General | 1 | ||
| Religious Education | 1 | ||
| Urban Ministry | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2 | 189 | 4 |
Oakwood University has a graduation rate of 45%, which is among the 32% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 45% | 41% | 48% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Oakwood University has published 376 scientific papers with 6,868 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Medicine, Computer Science, Materials Science, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 5 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 3 |
| 1998 | 3 | 4 |
| 1999 | 1 | 9 |
| 2000 | 7 | 13 |
| 2001 | 5 | 18 |
| 2002 | 13 | 22 |
| 2003 | 5 | 40 |
| 2004 | 8 | 44 |
| 2005 | 9 | 69 |
| 2006 | 13 | 159 |
| 2007 | 15 | 110 |
| 2008 | 26 | 139 |
| 2009 | 21 | 187 |
| 2010 | 16 | 202 |
| 2011 | 10 | 229 |
| 2012 | 14 | 311 |
| 2013 | 19 | 348 |
| 2014 | 17 | 438 |
| 2015 | 7 | 309 |
| 2016 | 14 | 420 |
| 2017 | 15 | 361 |
| 2018 | 20 | 351 |
| 2019 | 12 | 364 |
| 2020 | 14 | 512 |
| 2021 | 21 | 491 |
| 2022 | 11 | 442 |
| 2023 | 15 | 508 |
| 2024 | 10 | 404 |
| 2025 | 10 | 356 |
Oakwood University alumni
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Davido
- Occupations
- singer-songwriterartistrecord producermusician
- Biography
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David Adedeji Adeleke, known professionally as Davido (listen), is a Nigerian-American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Davido was born in Atlanta, U.S, and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. He made his music debut as a member of the group KB International. Davido studied business administration at Oakwood University before dropping out to make beats and record vocal references. He rose to fame after releasing "Dami Duro", the second single from his debut studio album Omo Baba Olowo (2012), from which six additional singles—"Back When", "Ekuro", "Overseas", "All of You", "Gbon Gbon" and "Feel Alright"—were taken. In 2012, Davido won the Next Rated award at The Headies. Between 2013 and 2015, he released the singles "Gobe", "One of a Kind", "Skelewu", "Aye", "Tchelete (Goodlife)", "Naughty", "Owo Ni Koko", "The Sound" and "The Money".
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Brian McKnight
- Occupations
- pianistcomposeractorrecord producerguitarist
- Biography
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Brian Kainoa Makoa McKnight Sr. is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, radio personality, and multi-instrumentalist. An R&B performer, he is recognized for his strong head voice, high belting range, and melisma.
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Clifton Davis
- Occupations
- comediantelevision actorChristian ministersongwriterstage actor
- Biography
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Clifton Duncan Davis is an American actor, singer, songwriter, minister, and author.
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Eric Thomas
- Occupations
- motivational speakerwriterbusinessperson
- Biography
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Eric D. Thomas is an American motivational speaker, author, consultant, and minister. Speeches by Thomas are popular on YouTube.
General info
| Alternative names | OU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1896 |
| Motto | Education, Excellence, Eternity |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 327 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 7000 Adventist Blvd NW Huntsville, Alabama, 35896 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 215,000 |
| Phone | 2567267000 |