Oakwood University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4527 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1265 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1189 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #21 of 33 | In Alabama |
| #2 of 3 | In Huntsville |
| #3312 of 4,321 | For Physical chemistry |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Seventh Day Adventist
- Acceptance rate
- 68%
- Undergraduates
- 1,431
- Graduates
- 39
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www2.oakwood.edu
Oakwood University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Oakwood University has an acceptance rate of 68% and is among the top 29% 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 | 68% | 66% | 69% |
| Applicants | 1,446 | 567 | 879 |
| Admissions | 984 | 376 | 608 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 374 | 176 | 198 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 4 |
569 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
109 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 | 1077 (73%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 169 (12%) |
| Hispanic | 135 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 34 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 33 (2%) |
| White | 15 (1%) |
| Asian | 4 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Oakwood University is $19,373 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 | $18,518 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,366 |
| $48-75K | $18,999 |
| $75-110K | $20,446 |
| $110K+ | $25,129 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $18,974 | $13,680 |
| Tuition in-state | $18,974 | $13,680 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $18,974 | $13,680 |
| Fee in-district | $1,066 | $836 |
| Fee in-state | $1,066 | $836 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,066 | $836 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,227 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,100 |
| Room charge | $4,742 |
| Meal charge | $5,358 |
Oakwood University majors
Oakwood University has granted 226 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs and 21 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Oakwood University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 34 | |
| General Studies | 32 | |
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 14 | |
| Social Work | 12 | |
| Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training | 11 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 11 | |
| Biochemistry | 10 | |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 8 | |
| Psychology, General | 8 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 7 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 6 | |
| Finance, General | 6 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 6 | |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 6 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 6 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 5 | |
| Lay Ministry | 5 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 5 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 4 | |
| Broadcast Journalism | 4 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 4 | |
| Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies | 4 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | |
| Accounting | 3 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | |
| Urban Ministry | 3 | |
| Voice and Opera | 3 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | |
| Health and Wellness, General | 2 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 2 | |
| Information Technology | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 2 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| Digital Arts | 1 | |
| Physician Assistant | 1 | |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 1 | |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 1 | |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 226 | 21 |
Oakwood University has a graduation rate of 47%, which is among the 36% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 42% | 50% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Oakwood University has published 342 scientific papers with 5,289 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Computer Science, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 | 5 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 3 |
| 1998 | 4 | 4 |
| 1999 | 1 | 8 |
| 2000 | 7 | 13 |
| 2001 | 5 | 15 |
| 2002 | 12 | 20 |
| 2003 | 4 | 35 |
| 2004 | 7 | 38 |
| 2005 | 9 | 63 |
| 2006 | 11 | 121 |
| 2007 | 15 | 104 |
| 2008 | 25 | 102 |
| 2009 | 19 | 141 |
| 2010 | 14 | 167 |
| 2011 | 10 | 192 |
| 2012 | 11 | 289 |
| 2013 | 22 | 309 |
| 2014 | 16 | 375 |
| 2015 | 9 | 306 |
| 2016 | 12 | 345 |
| 2017 | 15 | 317 |
| 2018 | 17 | 300 |
| 2019 | 14 | 331 |
| 2020 | 13 | 411 |
| 2021 | 20 | 420 |
| 2022 | 11 | 409 |
| 2023 | 13 | 350 |
Oakwood University alumni
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David Adeleke
- Occupations
- singer-songwriterartistrapperrecord produceractor
- Biography
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David Adedeji Adeleke OON, who is known professionally as Davido, is a Nigerian-American singer, songwriter and record producer. He is regarded as one of the most important Afrobeats artists of the 21st century, and is credited alongside Burna Boy and Wizkid for popularizing the genre globally.
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Brian McKnight
- Occupations
- songwriterguitaristrecord produceractorcomposer
- 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 most recognized for his strong head voice, high belting range, and melisma.
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Eric Thomas
- Occupations
- businesspersonwritermotivational speaker
- Biography
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Eric D. Thomas is an American motivational speaker, author, consultant, and minister. Speeches by Thomas are popular on YouTube.
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Clifton Davis
- Occupations
- Christian ministertelevision actorcomedianactorstage actor
- Biography
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Clifton Duncan Davis is an American actor, singer, songwriter, minister, and author.
General info
| Alternative names | OU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1896 |
| Motto | Education, Excellence, Eternity |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 301 |
| 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 |