Oakwood

Oakwood University

Oakwood
#4197 / #1093
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#960
Most Desirable School
American private Seventh-day Adventist university in Alabama

Oakwood University Featured Rankings

About Oakwood University

According to Wikipedia, Oakwood University is a private, historically black Seventh-day Adventist university in Huntsville, Alabama. It is the only HBCU owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Oakwood University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Department of Education of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists to award associate, baccalaureate, and master's degrees.

Oakwood University's Online Degrees

BS in Organizational Management
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Information Technology
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Church Leadership
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in General Studies
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

Oakwood University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation Rate
1,44668%47%

How Much Does Oakwood University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$20,040
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$18,518
30K - 48K$16,366
48K - 75K$18,999
75K - 110K$20,446
110K+$25,129

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Oakwood University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Oakwood University, then you can expect to earn an average of $37,400 per year. You also have a 85% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Oakwood University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
1,6391,55188

Where is Oakwood University?

Oakwood University is located at 7000 Adventist Blvd NW, Huntsville AL 35896

How Safe is Oakwood University?

Huntsville has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Oakwood University Known For?

Oakwood University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Oakwood University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Nursing
#1325
World Rank
#1326
Historical Rank
#498
USA Rank
nursing Degrees
Education
#3444
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#3451
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#795
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education Degrees
Business
#3189
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#3191
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#837
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business Degrees
Social Work
#2166
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#2166
Historical Rank
#899
USA Rank
social-work Degrees
Literature
#2890
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#2932
Historical Rank
#962
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Computer Science
#4402
World Rank
#4409
Historical Rank
#994
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
History
#3341
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#3356
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#1060
USA Rank
history Degrees
Medical
#4078
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#4079
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#1182
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Sociology
#3884
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#3888
Historical Rank
#1187
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Psychology
#3233
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#3249
Historical Rank
#1229
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Political Science
#6729
World Rank
#6736
Historical Rank
#1588
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Communications
#6488
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#6507
Historical Rank
#1740
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Chemistry
#7597
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#7603
Historical Rank
#2179
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chemistry Degrees
Mathematics
#8337
World Rank
#8358
Historical Rank
#2322
USA Rank
math Degrees
Biology
#10591
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#10605
Historical Rank
#2726
USA Rank
biology Degrees

Who Are Oakwood University's Most Influential Alumni?

Oakwood University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Nursing, Religious Studies, and Social Work. Here are some of Oakwood University's most famous alumni:

Barry Black
Barry Black
A United States Navy admiral and Seventh-day Adventist minister.
Raymond Winbush
Raymond Winbush
An African-American scholar and activist.
Brian McKnight
An American singer-songwriter, producer, and R&B musician.
Davido
A Nigerian singer.
Clifton Davis
Clifton Davis
An American actor, musician and minister.

Who Are Oakwood University's Most Influential Faculty?