Oakwood University Alabama

HBCU in Huntsville focused on biological and biomedical sciences, serving 1,319 students with moderate selectivity.

College statistics

Address:
7000 Adventist Blvd NW
Huntsville, AL
35896
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
https://www2.oakwood.edu/
HBCU:
Yes
Setting:
City
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Oakwood University is a private, historically Black institution in Huntsville, Alabama, offering a primarily undergraduate education with a focus on the biological and biomedical sciences. Founded with a mission rooted in the HBCU tradition, the university serves a small student body in a city setting.

The university enrolls 1,319 students and charges $21,344 in annual tuition, with a total cost of attendance of $31,578 including room and board. Admissions are moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of 50.5%. Many students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published tuition rate.

Oakwood is best suited for students seeking a focused, intimate learning environment with an emphasis on science-based disciplines and the values of a historically Black college community. For more information about programs and campus life, visit oakwood.edu.