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Oakwood University

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Huntsville, Alabama 35896

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Known for biology — close-knit campus

Oakwood University is a private institution in Huntsville with particular strength in biology and health sciences.

A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

49% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $42,488 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,384.

Established
1896
Motto
Education, Excellence, Eternity
Mascot
The Ambassador
Type
Private, HBCU
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

114 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Tour
51%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,253Students
10:1Student:Faculty
49%Grad Rate
$42,488Earnings 10yr
$23,384Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Oakwood University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate50.5%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

50.5%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$21,838
Room & Board$9,384
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$38,592
Average Net Price$23,384
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$21,428
$30–48K$22,305
$48–75K$22,185
$75–110K$25,190
$110K+$28,244

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,384

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (57)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,253
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
18%
Pell Grant Recipients
47%

Race & Ethnicity

White 2%
Black 69%
Hispanic 8%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 15%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate48.9%
Freshman Retention63.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$30,969
8 Years$36,092
10 Years$42,488

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$33,500
Men
$42,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

95Average

Estimated from AL state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Nashvillepop. 690K
97 mi(168 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
147 mi(255 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
330 mi(572 min)

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