Oakwood University

Oakwood University Overview

Oakwood University is a private, religious school in in Huntsville, Alabama. Oakwood University was founded in 1896 and enrolls 1,824 undergrads and no graduate students. Oakwood University provides housing for up to 1,220 students. The majority of students live on campus. On the weekends, about 89% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Oakwood University! Love 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.

Learn more about life at Oakwood University on the Student Life page.

2021 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 not offered
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

Is Oakwood University a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

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

Oakwood University Acceptance Rate 2019

It is slightly difficult to get into Oakwood University. The acceptance rate at Oakwood University is 34%. Last year, 2,728 students applied to Oakwood University and 937 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Oakwood University

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

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Oakwood University, around 89% come back the next year. Oakwood University's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 46%. 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 Outcomes for Oakwood University Grads

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. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $5,800 a year.

Students in the class of 2021 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 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. 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, how does Oakwood University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Oakwood University a good school for you?

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Where is Oakwood University Located?

Oakwood University is located in Huntsville, Alabama.

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