Oakwood University

Huntsville, AL · Private nonprofit · offers Graduate degrees

HBCU Midsize city

45%Acceptance rate
$25,669Average net price / year
45%Graduation rate
$42,488Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$27,000Median debt at graduation
1,153Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$22,512
Total cost of attendance
$40,176
Room & board
$9,384
Books & supplies
$1,200
Average net price
$25,669

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$23,999
$30–48k
$22,444
$48–75k
$24,501
$75–110k
$28,074
$110k+
$27,219

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
45.2%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
45%
First-year retention
71%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$30,969
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$42,488
Median debt (graduates)
$27,000
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
44%
Students with federal loans
57%

Programs: what graduates earn

2 of 62 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities25$30,724$35,472
Human Resources Management and Services4$62,069$27,876

Students

Undergraduates
1,153
Graduate students
62
Part-time
4%
Women / men
56% / 44%
White
1%
Hispanic
8%
Black
65%
Asian
2%
International
0%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
14:1
Avg faculty salary
$49,617 / year
Full-time faculty
50%
Accreditor
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Website
www2.oakwood.edu
Also known as
OU

Most popular fields

  • Communication & Journalism – 3% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 2% of degrees
  • Education – 2% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 8% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 21% of degrees
  • Mathematics & Statistics – 4% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Oakwood University?

45.2% of applicants were admitted.

How much does Oakwood University cost?

The average net price after grants is $25,669 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $22,512 and the full cost of attendance is $40,176.

How much do Oakwood University graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $42,488 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

45% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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University of Alabama in Huntsville
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J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College
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$6,005—14%$28,281
Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville
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$19,201—51%$30,060
Huntsville Bible College
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——0%—
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.