OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY
- 7000 Adventist Blvd NW
- Huntsville, AL 35896
- OPEID College Code: 00103300
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- General Phone: (256) 726-7000
- President: Delbert W Baker
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 1,916
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Oakwood University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Religious Affiliation
- Seventh Day Adventists
- Website
- www.oakwood.edu
- Mission Statement
- Oakwood College, a historically Black Seventh-day Adventist institution of higher learning, provides quality Christian education that emphasizes academic excellence; promotes harmonious development of mind, body, and spirit; and prepares leaders in service for God and humanity.
Accreditation
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- Historically Black College
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
Oakwood University Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.oakwood.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $100.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 670 | 1,105 | 1,775 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 373 (56%) | 623 (56%) | 996 (56%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 192 (51%) | 295 (47%) | 487 (49%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 267 | 55% |
| ACT ® Exam | 312 | 64% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 400 | 530 |
| SAT ® Math | 360 | 490 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 16 | 21 |
| ACT ® English | 15 | 22 |
| ACT ® Math | 15 | 19 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 92%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 61% | 33% | 4% | 83% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $9,645 | $3,902 | $1,154 | $4,882 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.2% | 11.5% | 5.7% |
| Number in Default | 32 | 53 | 35 |
| Number in Repayment | 388 | 460 | 606 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $13,834 | $13,174 | $12,668 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $13,834 | $13,174 | $12,668 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $13,834 | $13,174 | $12,668 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,764 | $8,438 | $7,170 |
| Other Expenses | $7,902 | $7,830 | $7,100 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $31,700 | $30,842 | $28,338 |
| In-State | $31,700 | $30,842 | $28,338 |
| Out of State | $31,700 | $30,842 | $28,338 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $15,034 | $14,574 | $14,068 |
| In-State | $15,034 | $14,574 | $14,068 |
| Out of State | $15,034 | $14,574 | $14,068 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $15,034 | $14,574 | $14,068 |
| In-State | $15,034 | $14,574 | $14,068 |
| Out of State | $15,034 | $14,574 | $14,068 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,916 Undergraduate: 1,859 Graduate: 57
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 797 Female: 1,119
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 770 Female: 1,089
- Graduate Gender Male: 27 Female: 30
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,713 Part-Time: 203
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,671 Part-Time: 188
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 42 Part-Time: 15
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 132 | 7% |
| American Indian | 1 | 0.05% |
| Black | 1,703 | 89% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 0.9% |
| White | 15 | 0.8% |
| Unknown | 44 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 68 | 4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 714 | 37% |
| Ages 20-21 | 577 | 30% |
| Ages 22-24 | 268 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 108 | 6% |
| Ages 30-34 | 38 | 2% |
| Ages 35-39 | 39 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 43 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 25 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.1% |
| Age Unknown | 34 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 369 | 297 | 72 |
| Faculty Status | 105 | 105 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 21 | 21 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 166 | 105 | 61 |
| Primarily Instruction | 166 | 105 | 61 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 47 | 45 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 25 | 21 | 4 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 131 | 126 | 5 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 72 | 69 | 3 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 49 | 47 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,204 (84) | $47,255 (43) | $47,151 (41) |
| Professor | $57,471 (9) | $57,125 (5) | $57,903 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $48,337 (32) | $47,631 (19) | $49,368 (13) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,293 (42) | $44,472 (18) | $44,158 (24) |
| Instructor | $40,852 (1) | $40,852 (1) | - (-) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,115 (21) | $56,776 (14) | $54,795 (7) |
| Professor | $62,119 (8) | $62,314 (6) | $61,535 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $54,121 (10) | $54,435 (6) | $53,651 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $46,752 (3) | $47,183 (2) | $45,890 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $46,946 (105) | $47,058 (57) | $46,813 (48) |
| Professor | $54,344 (17) | $53,776 (11) | $55,384 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $47,371 (42) | $46,889 (25) | $48,081 (17) |
| Assistant Professor | $43,890 (45) | $43,886 (20) | $43,894 (25) |
| Instructor | $40,852 (1) | $40,852 (1) | - (-) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Small College Athletic Association (Nscaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 65 | 34 | 31 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 65 | 34 | 31 |
| Basketball | 31 | 14 | 17 |
| Soccer | 20 | 20 | - |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Volleyball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 72%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 40% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 33% |
| Female | 44% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 76% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 38% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | - |
| Unknown | 20% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 20% |
| 5 Years | 35% |
| 6 Years | 40% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 14 | 18 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 4 |
| Burglary | 23 | 19 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
Oakwood University Reviews
1 Review Submitted For Oakwood University
- Reviewed on: March 09, 2012
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- People who are looking for a truly Christ-based college will find it at Oakwood. You'll like the weekly worships and the guest speaker series here. Be ready to work hard and grow your faith!
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
