Profile of Oakwood College

Oakwood College is in a medium-sized city, in Huntsville, AL. The school has a Seventh Day Adventists religious affiliation. Oakwood College is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.

Course Topics

There are more programs of study at Oakwood College than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include music, science, and therapy and counseling.

Oakwood College Selectivity

Oakwood College does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 400 to 530 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 370 and 500.

Faculty

Some professors at Oakwood College are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.

Student Enrollment

The school, in 2007, had 1,824 students (1,756 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at Oakwood College are minorities.

Student Life

The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Oakwood College, a historically Black Seventh-day Adventist institution of higher learning, provides quality Christian education that emphasizes academic excellence; promotes harmonious development of mind, body, and spirit; and prepares leaders in service for God and humanity."