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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 65 | non-profit management, accounting, finance, business management, marketing |
| Science | 61 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, natural sciences |
| Therapy And Counseling | 45 | psychology, counseling psychology, organizational psychology, physical therapy |
| Religion And Philosophy | 39 | theology, religion |
| Liberal Arts | 35 | English, history, Spanish language, liberal arts and sciences, international relations, French language |
| Education And Teaching | 31 | elementary school teaching, English teaching, biology teaching, math teaching, music teaching, social science teaching |
| Family And Social Work | 29 | social work, family studies, family and consumer science |
| Media | 21 | mass communication, public relations, journalism, photojournalism |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 13 | computer science, computer and info science, information technology |
| Medical Adminstration | 9 | health care administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 8 | health and fitness, dietitian, health and physical education, occupational therapy |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 6 | registered nursing |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 4 | clinical lab tech, physician assistant, health service and sciences |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 2 | commercial photography, commercial art |
| Office And Administration | 0 | office management |
| Music | 0 | piano, music pedagogy, music, music management, music theory and composition |
Number of programs and degrees for Oakwood College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 369 | 53 |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 5 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 1% |
| Black | 84% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 11% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 14% |
| California | 9% |
| Florida | 9% |
| Georgia | 8% |
| New York | 8% |
| Michigan | 6% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| Ohio | 4% |
| Texas | 4% |
| Tennessee | 3% |
| Missouri | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 968 | 664 | 69% | 436 | 66% |
| Men | 395 | 268 | 68% | 186 | 69% |
| Women | 573 | 396 | 69% | 250 | 63% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 280 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 44% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 60% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 824-5312
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 13 | 14 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 38 | 36 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $52,830 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $47,210 | 4 | $45,296 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $40,212 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $47,334 | 6 | $47,791 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $49,046 | 9 | $49,871 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $43,457 | 6 | $41,729 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $42,059 | 30 | $37,370 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $34,374 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 39 | $43,892 | 50 | $39,436 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Oakwood College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
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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Science
Family And Social Work
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