Oakwood University, AL
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Not Selective • Low Transfer-In
Historically Black College and University
Affiliated with the Seventh Day Adventists Church
Main Campus
Oakwood University Rankings
Affordability39
Selectivity8
Retention28
Graduation1
Earnings8
Diversity17
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Oakwood University
91%
Bachelor’s
9%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences14%
Business, Management, Marketing16%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education4%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs18%
History<1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities15%
Mathematics and Statistics3%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology6%
Public Administration and Social Service4%
Social Sciences5%
Theology and Religious Vocations6%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Oakwood University
66%
Admission Rate
551
Median SAT Math
425
Median SAT Reading
19
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)532–570
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)410–440
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)16–22
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Oakwood University
$20K
In-State Tuition
$20K
Out-of-State Tuition
$36K
Average Total Cost
$26K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $26K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $25K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $26K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $29K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $27K | $17K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Oakwood University
70%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
28%
Repayment Rate
$318
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 43% | 61% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 11% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 13% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $21K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $46K | $29K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $37K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $12K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 24% | 33% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 28% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 34% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 37% | 47% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Oakwood University
71%
Retention Rate
12%
Transfer Rate
35%
Withdrawal Rate
47%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 21% | 26% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 47% | 41% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 49% | 40% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 47% | 29% | 39% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50% | 42% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 33% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 50% | 35% | 50% |
| Other race | 50% | 29% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Oakwood University
90%
Employment Rate
$22K
Median Salary
$12K
25 Pctl Salary
$35K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 86% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 87% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 88% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 84% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 85% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $5K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $12K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $22K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $35K | $39K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $52K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $22K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $28K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $30K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Oakwood University
1,569
Undergraduates
81%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
55
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 57% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 43% | 35% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 83% | 42% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 1% | 48% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 3% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 7% | 1% | 2% |
| Other race | 4% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 35% | 51% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 14% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 13% | 14% |
Location Map
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