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Oakwood College, Alabama

Overview of Oakwood College

Oakwood College is in a medium-sized city, in Huntsville, Alabama. The school has a Seventh Day Adventists religious affiliation. Oakwood College is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.

Areas of Study

There are more programs of study at Oakwood College than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include science, family and social work, and therapy and counseling.

Oakwood College Selectivity

Oakwood College does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 410 to 550 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 280 and 520. Oakwood College attracts a fair number of students from out of state.

Faculty

One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at Oakwood College are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.

Student Body

The school, in 2005, had 1,751 students (1,634 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at Oakwood College are minorities.

Student Life

The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Oakwood College

Oakwood College
7000 Adventist Blvd NW
Huntsville, AL 35896
General Phone: (256) 726-7000
Admissions Phone: (800) 824-5312
Financial Aid Phone: (800) 824-5321
http://www.oakwood.edu

Oakwood College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Oakwood College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management65non-profit management, accounting, finance, business management, marketing
Science61biology, biochemistry, chemistry, natural sciences
Therapy And Counseling45psychology, counseling psychology, organizational psychology, physical therapy
Religion And Philosophy39theology, religion
Liberal Arts35English, history, Spanish language, liberal arts and sciences, international relations, French language
Education And Teaching31elementary school teaching, English teaching, biology teaching, math teaching, music teaching, social science teaching
Family And Social Work29social work, family studies, family and consumer science
Media21mass communication, public relations, journalism, photojournalism
Computer Science And Engineering13computer science, computer and info science, information technology
Medical Adminstration9health care administration
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy8health and fitness, dietitian, health and physical education, occupational therapy
Mathematics6mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematics and computer science
Nursing And Emergency Medicine6registered nursing
Medical Assistant And Technician4clinical lab tech, physician assistant, health service and sciences
Photography And Commercial Art2commercial photography, commercial art
Office And Administration0office management
Music0piano, music pedagogy, music, music management, music theory and composition

Number of programs and degrees for Oakwood College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree36953
Associate's degree55

Student Body

Oakwood College is a historically black college.

In 2005, Oakwood College had a total enrollment of 1,751 students (1,634 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men43%
Women57%
Full-Time99%
Part-Time1%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White1%
Black84%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
American Indian0%
Other Races3%
(Foreign Students)11%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1935%
20-2129%
22-2419%
25-296%
30-342%
35-392%
40-493%
50-641%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Alabama14%
California9%
Florida9%
Georgia8%
New York8%
Michigan6%
Maryland5%
Ohio4%
Texas4%
Tennessee3%
Missouri3%
Massachusetts3%
Virginia2%
Illinois2%
New Jersey2%
North Carolina2%
Indiana1%
South Carolina1%
Pennsylvania1%
Mississippi1%
Minnesota1%
Oklahoma1%
Kansas1%
Washington1%
Louisiana1%
Connecticut1%

Oakwood College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time69 %

Oakwood College Room and Board (2005)

Oakwood College offers campus housing for 1,270 of its 1,634 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(Please refer to our profile of Huntsville, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.

Oakwood College Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total96866469%43666%
Men39526868%18669%
Women57339669%25063%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal410550
SAT Math280520
ACT Verbal1522
ACT Math1519
ACT Composite1621

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT44%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT60%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

Admissions Phone Number: (800) 824-5312

Oakwood College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 11,714
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 11,714
Room and board$ 6,630
Room charge$ 2,800
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,830
Books and supplies$ 1,000
Other expenses$ 6,500

Financial Aid:
Oakwood College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 103300)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (800) 824-5321

Oakwood College Faculty

Oakwood College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured1314
Non-tenured, but on tenure track3836
Non-tenured and not on tenure track15

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year4$52,8302*
Associate professorcalendar year5$47,2104$45,296
Assistant professorcalendar year3$40,2120*
All faculty totalcalendar year12$47,3346$47,791

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year9$49,0469$49,871
Associate professoracademic year13$43,4576$41,729
Assistant professoracademic year16$42,05930$37,370
Instructoracademic year1*4$34,374
No academic rankacademic year0*1*
All faculty totalacademic year39$43,89250$39,436

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Oakwood College Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Photojournalism
Public Relations/Image Management

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Physician Assistant

MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Pedagogy
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Piano and Organ

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Occupational Therapy/Therapist

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
Commercial and Advertising Art

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology/Theological Studies

SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Natural Sciences

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General

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Oakwood College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Oakwood College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Oakwood College % of students from other states
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Oakwood College % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in science
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Oakwood College % of degrees in science
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Oakwood College Minority % of student body
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Oakwood College Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Oakwood College % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Oakwood College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Oakwood College % of degrees in family and social work
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Oakwood College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Number of students
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%Oakwood College Number of students
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Seventh Day Adventists affiliation
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching

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