Oakwood University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 4448 of 13,329 | In the World |
| # 1231 of 2,137 | In North America |
| # 1156 of 2,128 | In the United States |
| # 19 of 8 | In Alabama |
| # 2 of 4 | In Huntsville |
| # 3420 of 5,376 | For Neuroscience |
| Top 1-3 | For 7 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
45%
Average SAT
1,285
Average ACT
28
Avg. cost to attend
$26,730 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
1,177
Graduates
49
Male:Female Ratio
43:57
Religion
Seventh Day Adventist
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Master's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Oakwood University has an acceptance rate of 45% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 45% | 45% |
| Applicants | 1,873 | 754 | 1,098 |
| Admissions | 847 | 359 | 486 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 255 | 124 | 131 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| ■ White | 1% |
|---|---|
| ■ Asian | 1% |
| ■ Hispanic | 8% |
| ■ Black or African American | 64% |
| ■ Two or more races | 2% |
| ■ Unknown | 23% |
Oakwood University majors
Oakwood University has granted 2 associate degrees across 2 programs, 189 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs, and 4 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Oakwood University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 1 | 18 | - |
| Psychology, General | - | 18 | - |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | - | 17 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | - | 12 | - |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | - | 12 | - |
| Social Work | - | 10 | - |
| Management Information Systems, General | - | 8 | - |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | - | 8 | - |
| Theology & Theological Studies | - | 8 | - |
| Finance, General | - | 7 | - |
| Computer Science | - | 6 | - |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | - | 6 | - |
| Accounting | - | 5 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | - | 5 | - |
| Dietetics & Dietitian | - | 5 | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | - | 4 | - |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | - | 4 | - |
| Biochemistry | - | 3 | - |
| Broadcast Journalism | - | 3 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | - | 3 | - |
| Health and Wellness, General | - | 3 | - |
| Applied Mathematics, General | - | 2 | - |
| Digital Arts | - | 2 | - |
| Information Technology | - | 2 | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | - | 2 | - |
| Mathematics, General | - | 2 | - |
| Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies | - | 2 | - |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | - | 2 | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | - | 2 | - |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | - | 2 | - |
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 1 | - | - |
| History, General | - | 1 | - |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | - | 1 | - |
| International Relations and Affairs | - | 1 | - |
| Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training | - | 1 | - |
| Organizational Leadership | - | - | 1 |
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | - | - | 1 |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | - | 1 | - |
| Public Health, General | - | - | 1 |
| Religious Education | - | 1 | - |
| Urban Ministry | - | - | 1 |
| Grand Total | 2 | 189 | 4 |
Publications & Citations
Oakwood University has published 376 scientific papers with 6,868 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Medicine, Computer Science, Materials Science, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Biology |
259
/ 5,726
|
|---|---|
| Physics |
241
/ 3,956
|
| Chemistry |
221
/ 4,284
|
| Engineering |
218
/ 3,426
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
168
/ 2,463
|
| Environmental Science |
150
/ 2,632
|
| Medicine |
141
/ 3,113
|
| Computer Science |
132
/ 2,703
|
| Materials Science |
132
/ 1,817
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
131
/ 1,809
|
| Organic chemistry |
127
/ 1,691
|
| Biochemistry |
114
/ 2,931
|
| Psychology |
104
/ 2,423
|
| Genetics |
83
/ 2,179
|
| Optics |
78
/ 870
|
| Philosophy |
77
/ 844
|
| Electrical Engineering |
74
/ 1,088
|
| Political Science |
69
/ 1,295
|
| Botany |
68
/ 1,611
|
| Geography and Cartography |
64
/ 953
|
| Physical |
63
/ 1,123
|
| Law |
63
/ 1,293
|
| Neuroscience |
62
/ 1,523
|
| Geology |
60
/ 918
|
| Ecology |
57
/ 1,413
|
| Sociology |
57
/ 731
|
| Chemical Engineering |
50
/ 510
|
| Nanotechnology |
46
/ 557
|
| Mathematics |
45
/ 1,411
|
| Metallurgy |
45
/ 590
|
| Business |
44
/ 568
|
| Paleontology |
42
/ 636
|
| Economics |
41
/ 622
|
| Biophysics |
38
/ 1,274
|
| Pathology |
37
/ 1,445
|
| Inorganic Chemistry |
35
/ 579
|
| Statistics |
35
/ 1,388
|
| Art & Design |
34
/ 292
|
| History |
34
/ 229
|
| Psychiatry |
33
/ 708
|
Annual publication & citation counts
15 Notable alumni
1. Ronald Brise
1974-. (aged 52)
politician
Ronald A. Brisé is a Democratic politician from Florida. He served in the Florida House of Representatives representing the 108th district, and as a commissioner for the Florida Public Service Commission. He is Haitian-American.
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2. Sylvia Rhue
1947-. (aged 79)
writer
film director
film producer
activist
Sylvia Rhue is an African-American writer, filmmaker, producer, and LGBT activist.
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3. Ron Oden
1950-. (aged 76)
politician
Ron Oden is an American politician. In November 2003, he was elected the first gay African-American mayor of Palm Springs, California, after serving eight years on the city council. He became the first Black openly gay man to be a mayor of a U.S. city. He was also "the first gay African-American elected to lead a California city." In December...
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4. Erica Thomas
1987-. (aged 39)
politician
Erica Renee Thomas is an American politician and youth leader. Thomas was the Georgia State Representative of District 39 from 2015 to 2023. She is also the founder of Speak Out Loud, a local nonprofit dedicated to giving a voice to foster children. She was recognized by the Georgia Center for Nonprofits (GCN), as a Nonprofit Leader and given the...
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General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
OU
Founded
1896
Motto
Education, Excellence, Eternity
Colors
blue, gold
Academic calendar
Semesters
Total staff
327
Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Address
7000 Adventist Blvd NW Huntsville, Alabama, 35896 United States
City Population
215,000
Phone
2567267000
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