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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.
Students attend Oakwood University in Huntsville, AL, a medium-sized city. The school is proud of its Seventh Day Adventists status. Oakwood University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Master's degree.
Oakwood University has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in music, science, and therapy and counseling.
Oakwood University is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 410. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 380 and 500.
Oakwood University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 1,824 students at the school (as of 2007-2008). Oakwood University has a large minority student population.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Oakwood University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students 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 University
7000 Adventist Blvd NW
Huntsville, AL 35896
General Phone: (256) 726-7000
http://www.oakwood.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Science | 43 | biology, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, chemistry, natural sciences |
| Business and Management | 42 | non-profit management, marketing, accounting, business management, finance |
| Therapy and Counseling | 27 | counseling psychology, psychology, physical therapy, organizational psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 26 | liberal arts and sciences, history, Spanish language, English, technical and business writing, international relations, French language |
| Family and Social Work | 24 | social work, family studies, family and consumer science |
| Education and Teaching | 23 | elementary school teaching, biology teaching, social science teaching, math teaching, English teaching, music teaching, physical education teaching, family/home economics teaching |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 14 | health and fitness, health and physical education, dietitian, occupational therapy |
| Media | 12 | journalism, public relations, photojournalism, mass communication, communication studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 12 | theology, religious education, religion |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 11 | registered nursing |
| Medical Administration | 8 | health care administration |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | information technology, computer science, computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 5 | applied mathematics, mathematics and computer science, mathematics |
| Music | 5 | piano, music pedagogy, music theory and composition, voice, music, music management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 2 | clinical lab tech, audiology and speech pathology, physician assistant, cytotechnologist, health service and sciences |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 2 | commercial art, commercial photography |
| Office and Administration | 0 | office management |
Number of programs and degrees for Oakwood University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 257 | 61 |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 7 |
Oakwood University is a historically black college.
In 2007-2008, Oakwood University had a total enrollment of 1,824 students (1,652 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 1% |
| Black | 88% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| 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 University offers campus housing for 1,260 of its 1,652 (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 | 1,492 | 856 | 57% | 457 | 53% |
| Men | 615 | 358 | 58% | 195 | 54% |
| Women | 877 | 498 | 57% | 262 | 53% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 380 | 500 |
| 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 | 61% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 63% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,174 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,174 |
| Room and board | $ 8,438 |
| Room charge | $ 3,150 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,308 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
| Other expenses | $ 7,830 |
Financial Aid:
Oakwood University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 103300)
Oakwood University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 11 | 11 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 40 | 36 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $62,314 | 3 | $61,795 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $54,435 | 4 | $53,651 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $56,776 | 8 | $55,735 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $57,125 | 6 | $58,087 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $50,310 | 12 | $49,421 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $42,199 | 23 | $42,061 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 40 | $47,512 | 43 | $46,238 |
*: 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 University 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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