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Oakwood University
About 45 in 100 applicants get into Oakwood University — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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Oakwood University sits in Huntsville proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. It is one of the nation's historically Black colleges and universities, a designation that shapes both its history and its present mission. The school maintains its Seventh Day Adventist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Faculty pay averages $66,156 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,153 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 71.1% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
Oakwood University does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 45.2% who got into Oakwood University did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Oakwood University received 2,370 applications and admitted 1,197 (50.5%), with 290 enrolling.
How Oakwood University compares
| Oakwood University | Alabama median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 45.2% | 74.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $22,512 | $12,535 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $42,488 | $44,312 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Oakwood University's median earnings are $42,488 — below the Alabama benchmark of $44,312. Weigh that against the $22,512 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Oakwood University lists tuition at $22,512 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Oakwood University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $22,512 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,153 undergraduates, Oakwood University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
44.6% graduate within six years. Roughly 55% don't — ask a Oakwood University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Oakwood University?
Oakwood University doesn't look at test scores; its 45.2% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Oakwood University's acceptance rate?
50.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,197 admitted from 2,370 applicants.
How much does Oakwood University cost?
At Oakwood University, published tuition is $22,512 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Oakwood University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Oakwood University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $42,488 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Alabama
- University of Montevallo — 53.8% admitted
- University of West Alabama — 42.6% admitted
- Tuskegee University — 48.7% admitted
- Auburn University — 45.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.