Key Statistics

45.2%
Acceptance rate
44.6%
Graduation rate
71.1%
Retention rate
1,153
Total enrollment
$42,488
Median earnings (10yr)
$22,512
In-state tuition
$22,512
Out-of-state tuition
$25,669
Avg net price (after aid)
44.4%
% receiving Pell grants

About Oakwood University

Oakwood University is a private non-profit institution located in Huntsville, Alabama, with an enrollment of approximately 1,153 students. The school has an acceptance rate of 45.2%, making it moderately selective, and retains about 71.1% of students from their first to second year. Its graduation rate stands at 44.6%.

Tuition is $22,512 per year regardless of residency status, and with 44.4% of students receiving Pell grants, a significant portion of the student body demonstrates financial need. The average net price after aid is $25,669, and graduates report median earnings of $42,488 ten years after enrollment. For career-focused students, Oakwood offers programs relevant to fields such as data science, physical therapy, and software development.

Programs

CareerProgram nameDegreeFormatMedian earningsLink
๐Ÿค– AI / Machine Learning EngineerComputer ScienceBachelor'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
โ˜๏ธ Cloud ArchitectNetwork & Systems AdministrationBachelor'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
๐ŸŒ Computer Network Support SpecialistNetwork & Systems AdministrationBachelor'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
๐Ÿ“Š Data ScientistComputer ScienceBachelor'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
๐Ÿ—„๏ธ Database AdministratorComputer ScienceBachelor'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
๐Ÿ”ง DevOps EngineerComputer ScienceBachelor'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
๐Ÿฆ  EpidemiologistSpeech-Language PathologyMaster'sOnlineโ€”School website โ†—
๐Ÿ“ˆ Financial AnalystE-CommerceBachelor'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
๐Ÿฅ Health Services Managerโ€”Bachelor'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Human Resources ManagerInsuranceBachelor'sOnlineโ€”School website โ†—
๐Ÿ“ฃ Marketing ManagerBusiness / Managerial EconomicsBachelor'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
๐Ÿงซ Medical Laboratory Scientistโ€”Bachelor'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Occupational TherapistOccupational TherapyBachelor'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
โš™๏ธ Operations Research Analystโ€”Bachelor'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
๐Ÿƒ Physical TherapistOccupational TherapyBachelor'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
๐Ÿค Social WorkerSociologyBachelor'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
๐Ÿ’ป Software DeveloperComputer ScienceBachelor'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Speech-Language PathologistDental HygieneAssociate'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
๐ŸŽจ UX Designerโ€”Associate'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—

Student Success

🎓
44.6%
Graduation Rate
Share of students who complete their program
💰
$42,488
Median Earnings
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment

Enrollment Profile

GroupShare of enrollment
White1.4%
Black / African American64.8%
Hispanic / Latino7.6%
Asian1.6%