Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
Oakwood University is a private nonprofit institution in Huntsville, Alabama, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 1,153 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $42,488 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 46.9%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $27,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.57x. The average net price after financial aid is $25,669 per year. The most popular programs include Biology, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Theological and Ministerial Studies, Psychology, and Practical Nursing.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,488
Graduation Rate
46.9%
Median Debt
$27,000
Average Net Price
$25,669
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.41x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.57x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,153
Admission Rate
45.2%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
71.1%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$22,512
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,512
Pell Grant Rate
44.4%
Federal Loan Rate
56.9%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$23,999
Income $30K–$48K
$22,444
Income $48K–$75K
$24,501
Income $110K+
$27,219
Student Demographics
Women
58.6%
White
1.4%
Black
64.8%
Hispanic
7.6%
Asian
1.6%
Two or More Races
2.4%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
28.4%
Accreditations
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics — Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship, Didactic Program in Dietetics (Accredited)
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program (Accredited)
- Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools — Theology (THEOL) - Freestanding schools, as well as programs affiliated with larger institutions, offering graduate professional education for ministry and graduate study of theology (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (34)
Bachelor (19)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | Not reported | 34 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $55,834 | 25 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Not reported | 13 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 12 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 11 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 9 |
| Music | Not reported | 8 |
| Social Work | Not reported | 7 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 7 |
| Communications | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 6 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 6 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 6 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Not reported | 6 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 5 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition | Not reported | 5 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 4 |
| Human Resources Management | $62,069 | 4 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | Not reported | 3 |
Show 15 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Journalism | Bachelor | 2 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Bachelor | 2 |
| Secondary Education | Bachelor | 2 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Associate | 2 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Bachelor | 2 |
| Health Services Administration & Management | Bachelor | 2 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition | Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Business Administration & Management | Master | 2 |
| Applied Mathematics | Bachelor | 1 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | Bachelor | 1 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | Master | 1 |
| Public Policy Analysis | Bachelor | 1 |
| Public Health | Master | 1 |
| Accounting | Bachelor | 1 |
| Marketing | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Liberal Arts Programs in Alabama
- Highest Earning Colleges in Alabama
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Alabama
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Alabama
- Most Affordable Colleges in Alabama
- Best ROI Colleges in Alabama
- Best ROI 4-Year Colleges in Alabama
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