Oakwood University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4639 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1287 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1210 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #21 of 33 | In Alabama |
| #2 of 3 | In Huntsville |
| #3376 of 5,355 | For Neuroscience |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Seventh Day Adventist
- Acceptance rate
- 51%
- Undergraduates
- 1,279
- Graduates
- 40
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- 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 51% and is among the top 16% 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 | 51% | 49% | 52% |
| Applicants | 2,370 | 952 | 1,405 |
| Admissions | 1,197 | 469 | 726 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 286 | 126 | 160 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 2 | 2 |
435 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
82 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 | 913 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 192 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 102 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 57 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 33 (3%) |
| White | 19 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Oakwood University is $22,833 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 | $21,428 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,305 |
| $48-75K | $22,185 |
| $75-110K | $25,190 |
| $110K+ | $28,244 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $20,722 | $13,680 |
| Tuition in-state | $20,722 | $13,680 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,722 | $13,680 |
| Fee in-district | $1,116 | $836 |
| Fee in-state | $1,116 | $836 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,116 | $836 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,266 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,100 |
| Room charge | $4,742 |
| Meal charge | $5,358 |
Oakwood University majors
Oakwood University has granted 189 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs and 4 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Oakwood University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 2 | 25 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 24 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 13 | ||
| Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training | 11 | ||
| Psychology, General | 11 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 10 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 8 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 7 | ||
| Social Work | 7 | ||
| Biochemistry | 6 | ||
| Computer Science | 6 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 5 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 5 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 4 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 4 | ||
| Lay Ministry | 3 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 3 | ||
| Broadcast Journalism | 2 | ||
| Digital Arts | 2 | ||
| Information Technology | 2 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 2 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Accounting | 1 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 1 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies | 1 | ||
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 1 | ||
| Public Health, General | 1 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 1 | ||
| Urban Ministry | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2 | 189 | 4 |
Oakwood University has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 40% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 36% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Oakwood University has published 367 scientific papers with 6,593 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Medicine, Materials Science, Computer Science, and Organic Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 | 1 |
| 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 | 138 |
| 2009 | 21 | 187 |
| 2010 | 16 | 202 |
| 2011 | 10 | 229 |
| 2012 | 14 | 310 |
| 2013 | 19 | 348 |
| 2014 | 17 | 438 |
| 2015 | 7 | 310 |
| 2016 | 14 | 420 |
| 2017 | 15 | 361 |
| 2018 | 20 | 354 |
| 2019 | 12 | 364 |
| 2020 | 14 | 512 |
| 2021 | 21 | 490 |
| 2022 | 11 | 441 |
| 2023 | 15 | 508 |
| 2024 | 9 | 402 |
Oakwood University alumni
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Davido
- Occupations
- record producermusiciansinger-songwriterartist
- Biography
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David Adedeji Adeleke OON, known professionally as Davido, is a Nigerian-American singer, songwriter and record producer.
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Brian McKnight
- Occupations
- television producersingertrumpeterpianistcomposer
- Biography
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Brian Kainoa Makoa McKnight Sr. is an American singer-songwriter, actor, 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
- stage actoractorcomediantelevision actorChristian minister
- Biography
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Clifton Duncan Davis is an American actor, singer, songwriter, minister, and author.
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Eric Thomas
- Occupations
- businesspersonmotivational speakerwriter
- 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 | 270 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 7000 Adventist Blvd NW Huntsville, Alabama, 35896 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 215,000 |
| Phone | 2567267000 |