Oakwood University

Huntsville, AL
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Acceptance Rate
51%
Enrollment
1,253
Graduation Rate
49%
Student-Faculty Ratio
10:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,488
Retention Rate
64%

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$21,838
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,838
Avg Net Price
$23,384
Room & Board
$9,384
Total COA
$38,592
Median Debt
$27,000

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$21,428
$30,001–48,000
$22,305
$48,001–75,000
$22,185
$75,001–110,000
$25,190
$110,001+
$28,244
Pell Grant Rate: 47%
Federal Loan Rate: 58%

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Sticker Price$31,222
Estimated Net Price$23,384 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
49%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,488
Retention Rate
64%
Median Debt
$27,000

Top Programs

Biology
20.9%
Health Professions
16.2%
Theology
8.4%
Business & Marketing
6.8%
Psychology
5.8%
Visual & Performing Arts
4.7%
Computer Science
4.2%
Education
4.2%
Public Administration & Social Services
4.2%
Communication
3.7%

Top Majors

MajorGraduatesEarnings (4yr)
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities58
Biology, General41
Social Work30
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing21
Business Administration, Management and Operations18
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General16
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology14
Political Science and Government14
Psychology, General12
Music10
Accounting and Related Services9
Theological and Ministerial Studies8
Marketing8
Applied Mathematics7
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs7

Demographics

Men 42%Women 58%
White
1.5%
Black
69.3%
Hispanic
7.7%
Two or More
2.5%
International
15.2%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.