Tel: (256)726-7000
School Notes Overview:
- 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.
School Overview:
Oakwood College
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| County | Madison County, AL | |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II | |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,559 students | |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 192 students | |
| Total Enrollment | 1,751 students | |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 1,270 students | |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 90% | |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 41% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $5,198 | |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 3% | |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $219 | |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 62% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $4,292 | |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 54% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $5,540 | |
School Notes:
- Since 1896, Oakwood College has provided students the opportunity to enter its halls of learning in preparation for service to community, country, and the world. The college is regionally accredited by the Southern Accrediting Association of Colleges and Schools and the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Department of Education. It offers a liberal arts curriculum in a Christ-centered atmosphere.
- Since 1896, Oakwood College has provided students the opportunity to enter its halls of learning in preparation for service to community, country, and the world. The college is situated on approximately 1,200 acres in Huntsville, Alabama, home of the Marshall Space Flight Center, and is recognized as being one of the most progressive cities in America.
- Warm students, faculty, and staff; a nurturing environment; the beauty and historic lore of the campus; the vibrant atmosphere rich in cultural and spiritual values—all are a part of the Oakwood experience. Education, Excellence, Eternity. These three powerful words sum up the mission of Oakwood College. Our motto, Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve, points to the fact that the end result of all we do is service to God and humanity.
- Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.
In the News:
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Committed needs votes to win NBC's the Sing Off (FOX 6 News Birmingham)
posted on December 16, 2010 at 05:09:54 pm
Committed, a singing group from Oakwood College in Huntsville, is in the finals on the Sing Off. All they need to win is your vote! -
Committed needs votes to win NBC's the Sing Off (WAFF 48 News Huntsville)
posted on December 16, 2010 at 04:13:03 am
Committed, a singing group from Oakwood College in Huntsville, is in the finals on the Sing Off. All they need to win is your vote! -
Huntsville based group helps tornado victims in Mississippi (WAFF 48 News Huntsville)
posted on April 26, 2010 at 10:49:10 pm
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF) - The National Association for the Prevention of Starvation (NAPS) organization from Oakwood College in Huntsville had a group of students helping victims of a deadly tornado in Mississippi.
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