Oakwood University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. earnings-to-debt ratio is tight. a private nonprofit school with 1,153 students.
About This School
Oakwood University is a private nonprofit institution located in Huntsville, Alabama with approximately 1,153 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 45% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $25,669 per year. The graduation rate is 45%, and the typical graduate earns $37,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
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.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 49% graduation rate and 64% freshman retention suggest many students struggle to finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. That said, if you're looking for an HBCU with a tight-knit faith-based community and a relatively manageable debt load (median $21,500 at graduation), Oakwood offers something genuinely distinctive as the only Seventh-day Adventist HBCU in the country. Just go in with a clear plan for staying enrolled, because median earnings of $37,400 a decade out leave little room for financial missteps.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 4% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,153 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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