Oakwood University

Oakwood University Overview

Oakwood University is a private, religious school in Huntsville, Alabama. Oakwood University was founded in 1896 and enrolls 1,824 undergrads and no graduate students. Oakwood University offers on-campus housing for up to 1,220 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 89% of students spend their weekends on campus.

Student Involvement at Oakwood University

Interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus

Interested in journalism or communications? Oakwood University students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Oakwood University, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Oakwood University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Oakwood University on the Student Life page.

2022 Oakwood University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	34%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA	3.0
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	47.5%
Tuition	$18,974
Percent of Need Met	77%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$5,800

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Is Oakwood University a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a better view of what Oakwood University offers and if it might be a good fit for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Oakwood University

It is not difficult to get into Oakwood University. Around 34% of applicants get into Oakwood University each year. Out of 2,728 applications received in 2022, 937 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Oakwood University

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 89% of students who start at Oakwood University come back the next year. Oakwood Universityhas a six year graduation rate of 46 for undergrads. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Oakwood University Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with Oakwood University directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Oakwood University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Oakwood University meets 77% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Oakwood University full-time are awarded $5,800 a year in financial aid, on average.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $15,000 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Oakwood University.

Based on this information, is Oakwood University the school for you? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Oakwood University a good school for you?

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Where is Oakwood University?

Oakwood University is located in Huntsville, Alabama.

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