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Oakwood University (OU)

Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America #182 in (National Universities) #21 in Regional Rankings

0.0 ( Reviews)
Acceptance Rate: 68%
Last updated: Oct 03, 2025
Category University
Type Private for non-profit
Founded 1896
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About University

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...

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Overview

Founded 1896
Ranking 182
Short code OU
Application fee $30
Is ivy League? -
Campus size 1,185 acres
Student faculty ratio 11:1
Acceptance Rate 68%
Graduation Rate 48%
Fall deadline Aug 01, 2025
Spring deadline Dec 01, 2025
Summer deadline May 01, 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 and Admission Requirements

In-state tuition and fees (UG)
$21,344 USD /yr
Out-of-state tuition and fees (UG)
$21,344 USD /yr
International tuition and fees (UG)
$21,344 USD /yr
In-state tuition and fees (MS)
$17,784 USD /yr
Out-of-state tuition and fees (MS)
$17,784 USD /yr
International tuition and fees (MS)
$17,784 USD /yr
UG - GPA (UG)
3.0 / 4.0 scale
MS - GPA (MS)
3.0 / 4.0 scale
UG - IELTS (UG)
5.5-6.0 / (9.0 Scale)
MS - IELTS (MS)
6.5 / (9.0 Scale)
UG - TOEFL - IBT (UG)
42-71 iBT
MS - TOEFL - IBT (MS)
72-94 iBT
UG - DUOLINGO (UG)
80-105 (Duolingo English Test)
MS - DUOLINGO (MS)
105-120 (Duolingo English Test)
SAT - ACT (UG)
917/20 composite score
Oakwood University

Oakwood University

  • 7000 Adventist Blvd NW, Huntsville, AL 35896, United States
  • admissions@oakwood.edu
  • +1 256-726-7000
  • https://oakwood.edu/
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