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Sciences-focusedTight-knitUrbanInternationalHBCU
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
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51%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,253Students
10:1Student:Faculty
49%Grad Rate
$42,488Earnings 10yr
$23,384Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate50.5%
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 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
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Ambassadors and
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)