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Study at Oakwood College



Oakwood College is in a medium-sized city, in Huntsville, Alabama. 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 Counselling.

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 Enrolment

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. "

Oakwood College Programs and Degrees
General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors
Business and Management58non-profit management, marketing, accounting, finance, business management
Science54biology, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, chemistry, natural sciences
Therapy and Counselling35Counselling psychology, psychology, physical therapy, organizational psychology
Liberal Arts25English, technical and business writing, liberal arts and sciences, history, French language, international relations, Spanish language
Religion and Philosophy19theology, religious education, religion
Computer Science and Engineering13computer and info science, information technology, computer science
Media12public relations, communication studies, mass communication, photojournalism, journalism
Family and Social Work12social work, family studies, family and consumer science
Education and Teaching11social science teaching, elementary school teaching, English teaching, biology teaching, physical education teaching, math teaching, music teaching, family/home economics teaching
Medical Support and Technology7health service and sciences, physician assistant, cytotechnologist, clinical lab tech, audiology and speech pathology
Nursing and Emergency Medicine7registered nursing
Music6voice, music management, piano, music theory and composition, music pedagogy, music
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy4health and fitness, dietitian, health and physical education, occupational therapy
Mathematics3mathematics, mathematics and computer science, applied mathematics
Medical administration3health care administration
Photography and Commercial Art1commercial art, commercial photography
office and Administration0office management

Contact: Oakwood College

Oakwood College

7000 Adventist Blvd NW

Huntsville, Alabama 35896

General Phone: (256) 726-7000

http://www.oakwood.edu