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Overview

Oakwood University is a private, historically black college affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It is located in Huntsville, Alabama. The university is unique because it is the only HBCU owned and run by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Oakwood is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). It also receives approval from the Department of Education of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists through the Adventist Accrediting Association. The school offers associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs.

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University Info

Type	Private for non-profit
Founded	1896
Application Fee	$30
Short code	OU
Campus Size	1,185 acres
Faculty/Student ratio	11:1
Acceptance Rate	68%
Graduate Rate	48%
Intake Seasons	Fall, Spring and Summer
Region Ranking	21
Application Deadline	Fall: 1 August 2025, Spring: 1 December 2025, Summer: 1 May 2025
Weather Condition	Huntsville has a temperate climate. Summers are characterized by warm and humid weather, with rather frequent thunderstorms. Winters are usually rather cool, but vary considerably from one year to the next. The city of Huntsville is almost surrounded by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.

Tuition & Admission Requirements

In-state tuition and fees (UG)	$21,344
Out-of-state tuition and fees (UG)	$21,344
International tuition and fees (UG)	$21,344
In-state tuition and fees (MS)	$17,784
Out-of-state tuition and fees (MS)	$17,784
International tuition and fees (MS)	$17,784
UG - GPA (UG)	3.0
MS - GPA (MS)	3.0
UG - IELTS (UG)	5.5-6.0
MS - IELTS (MS)	6.5
UG - TOEFL - IBT (UG)	42-71
MS - TOEFL - IBT (MS)	72-94
UG - DUOLINGO (UG)	80-105
MS - DUOLINGO (MS)	105-120
SAT - ACT (UG)	917/20