Oakwood University — acceptance rate 51%, tuition $20,722Oakwood University campus, Huntsville, AL. Photo: Benjamin548 at English Wikipedia, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C+
64/100
Affordability
F
34/100
Resources
B
68/100
Experience
B+
80/100
Prestige
D
35/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
1,319
Total Enrollment
49%
Graduation Rate
64%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
51%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Oakwood University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$42,488
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$30,969
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,000
Median debt at graduation
44.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
44.4%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 64% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 23rd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AL wage index 0.78). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Oakwood University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
Category
In-State
Out-of-State
Tuition
$20,722
$20,722
Room
$4,742
Board
$5,358
Total Cost (On-Campus)
$40,422
$40,422
Financial Aid
93%
Receive Any Aid
41%
Receive Pell Grants
42%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
What is the acceptance rate at Oakwood University?
Oakwood University has an acceptance rate of 51%.
This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Oakwood University?
Tuition at Oakwood University is
$20,722 for in-state students
and $20,722 for out-of-state students
.
What is the graduation rate at Oakwood University?
The graduation rate at Oakwood University is 49%.
This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Oakwood University a good school?
Oakwood University has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Oakwood University?
Oakwood University has a total enrollment of 1,319 students.
Most students (85%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
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