Oakwood College
7000 Adventist Blvd Nw
Huntsville, AL 35896
(256) 726-7000
Huntsville, AL 35896
(256) 726-7000
Website: www.oakwood.edu
Location: Southeast
Location: Southeast
Calendar: Semester
Overview
Get a snapshot of Oakwood College with this general overview, ncluding student enrollment and graduation rates, average test scores, student demographics, and more.About Oakwood College
Having earned university status from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Oakwood College changed its name to Oakwood University at the beginning of 2008. Regardless of its name, this historically black college has emphasized rigorous academic training and community service since it was founded in 1896. Most students live on the school's massive campus near Huntsville, Alabama. The university frequently earns high rankings from magazines and college review publications for its strong medical science and liberal arts programs.Founded by Seventh-Day Adventists, Oakwood University hasn't lost sight of its religious mission. Faith plays a central role in the lives of students at this black college, where athletic events and campus activities are never scheduled on Saturday, the Seventh-Day Adventist sabbath. This challenge hasn't prevented Oakwood students from winning frequent titles and trophies in everything from basketball to Quiz Bowls. Students who want to express faith through achievement feel at home at Oakwood.
School Characteristics
Student Population: 1,753Type: Private not-for-profit
Tuition: $11,298
Length of Study: Four or more years
Religious Affiliation: Seventh Day Adventists
Test Scores & GPA
Average GPA: GPA UnavailableAverage ACT: 18
Average SAT: 920
School Profile
Total Enrollment: 1,753Retention Rate: 69%
Graduation Rate: 38%
School Accreditation
National: YesRegional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Comm. on Colleges
Federal: Yes
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The data on this page is from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
