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Oakwood College came to be known as Oakwood University in 2008. It was founded in 1896 as the Oakwood Industrial School. Established by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, it became the Oakwood Manual Training School in 1904, and was renamed Oakwood Junior College in 1917. In 1943, the name was changed to Oakwood College. The current university campus sits on 1,185 acres in Huntsville, Alabama.
Oakwood University offers more than 40 undergraduate degree programs in the fields of pastoral studies, business and information systems, history, music, nursing, math, and computer science, among others. Students can also opt for the Master of Arts degree in pastoral studies.
Oakwood University's student population includes representatives from around 40 states and 30 countries worldwide. The students participate in sports like basketball and football. The men's basketball team is known as the Ambassadors, while the women's team is called the Lady Ambassadors. They are members of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association, and the men's basketball team won the National Championship in 2008.
Oakwood College is in a medium-sized city, in Huntsville, AL. 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 music, science, and therapy and counseling.
Oakwood College does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 400 to 530 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 370 and 500.
Some professors at Oakwood College are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007, had 1,824 students (1,756 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
http://www.oakwood.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 58 | non-profit management, marketing, accounting, finance, business management |
| Science | 54 | biology, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, chemistry, natural sciences |
| Therapy And Counseling | 35 | counseling psychology, psychology, physical therapy, organizational psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 25 | English, technical and business writing, liberal arts and sciences, history, French language, international relations, Spanish language |
| Religion And Philosophy | 19 | theology, religious education, religion |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 13 | computer and info science, information technology, computer science |
| Media | 12 | public relations, communication studies, mass communication, photojournalism, journalism |
| Family And Social Work | 12 | social work, family studies, family and consumer science |
| Education And Teaching | 11 | social science teaching, elementary school teaching, English teaching, biology teaching, physical education teaching, math teaching, music teaching, family/home economics teaching |
| Medical Support And Technology | 7 | health service and sciences, physician assistant, cytotechnologist, clinical lab tech, audiology and speech pathology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 7 | registered nursing |
| Music | 6 | voice, music management, piano, music theory and composition, music pedagogy, music |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 4 | health and fitness, dietitian, health and physical education, occupational therapy |
| Medical Administration | 3 | health care administration |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science, applied mathematics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 1 | commercial art, commercial photography |
| Office And Administration | 0 | office management |
Number of programs and degrees for Oakwood College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 265 | 61 |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 7 |
Oakwood College is a historically black college.
In 2007, Oakwood College had a total enrollment of 1,824 students (1,756 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 1% |
| Black | 88% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 11% |
| Florida | 11% |
| Alabama | 10% |
| Maryland | 9% |
| California | 8% |
| Georgia | 7% |
| (International Students) | 5% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| North Carolina | 3% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| Mississippi | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
Oakwood College offers campus housing for 1,226 of its 1,756 (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. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,404 | 697 | 50% | 394 | 57% |
| Men | 550 | 249 | 45% | 155 | 62% |
| Women | 854 | 448 | 52% | 239 | 53% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 370 | 500 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 22 |
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 | 52% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 50% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,668 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,668 |
| Room and board | $ 7,170 |
| Room charge | $ 3,028 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,142 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
| Other expenses | $ 7,100 |
Financial Aid:
Oakwood College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 103300)
Oakwood College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 9 | 12 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 36 | 30 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $57,815 | 3 | $57,454 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $51,464 | 4 | $49,899 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $53,241 | 8 | $51,969 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $53,207 | 5 | $54,384 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $47,147 | 10 | $46,445 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $40,423 | 24 | $41,593 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $38,556 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 39 | $44,118 | 42 | $44,054 |
*: 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
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Photojournalism
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
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
Voice and Opera
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
Religious Education
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical 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 full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Seventh Day Adventists affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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