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Oakwood, founded in 1896, is a private, church-affiliated, historically black, liberal arts college. Its 105-acre main campus is located five miles from downtown Huntsville.

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Private
studentType
Coed
1,431
Undergraduates
613
Men - 42.8%
819
Women - 57.2%
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Entrance Difficulty
Minimally difficult
Overall Admission Rate
34% of 2,728 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
2.99
SAT Math
455 average
SAT EBRW
462 average
ACT Composite
20 average
17-22 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$33,380
Tuition and Fees
$21,890
Room and Board
$10,690
Average Percent of Need Met
77%
Average Freshman Award
$5,800
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$15,000
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
Not reported
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Huntsville Population
202,964
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Not reported
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
64% of all students
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.2%
Asian
0.1%
Black/African-American
84.5%
Hispanic/Latino
10.7%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
2.6%
White
1.1%
Unknown
0.7%
International Students
11.5% from 21 countries
First-Year Students Returning
89.2%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
Not reported
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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