US School Discovery
Oakwood University
Explore admissions details for Oakwood University, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About OU
Oakwood University is a private nonprofit institution in Huntsville, AL. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, Oakwood University is moderately selective with an acceptance rate of 51%. Reported student size is about 1,253, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
Oakwood University is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether Oakwood University should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
51%
Average SAT
Not available
Average ACT
Not available
Student Size
1,253
In-State Tuition
$21,838
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,838
OU Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
Oakwood University sits in the moderately selective range with an acceptance rate of 51%. Graduation rate is 48%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For Oakwood University, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
51%
Graduation Rate
48%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Composite
Not available
SAT Reading
Not available
SAT Math
Not available
Graduation Rate
48%
Control
Private Nonprofit
OU Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
Oakwood University reports in-state tuition of $21,838 and out-of-state tuition of $21,838. Average net price is $23,384, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $38,592 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $27,000.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This Oakwood University cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$21,838
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,838
Average Net Price
$23,384
Attendance Cost
$38,592
Average Net Price
$23,384
Cost of Attendance
$38,592
Median Debt
$27,000
OU Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
Oakwood University enrolls about 1,253 students. Private Nonprofit control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $42,488.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this Oakwood University profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
1,253
Median Earnings
$42,488
OU GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 2.90 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 3.20 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from Oakwood University. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether Oakwood University looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
Oakwood University is moderately competitive. GPA fit still matters, but the admissions picture is less compressed than at highly selective schools.
Estimated Floor
2.90
Recommended GPA
3.20
Estimated Floor
2.90
Recommended GPA
3.20
How to Apply to OU Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether OU belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Compare Oakwood University with schools that have similar size, cost, selectivity, and GPA expectations before you decide where it belongs on your list.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
OU Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at Oakwood University?
Oakwood University currently shows an acceptance rate of 51% in this dataset.
How competitive is Oakwood University?
Oakwood University is moderately competitive. GPA fit still matters, but the admissions picture is less compressed than at highly selective schools.
What GPA is competitive for Oakwood University?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 2.90 to 3.20 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does Oakwood University cost?
Oakwood University reports in-state tuition of $21,838, out-of-state tuition of $21,838, and an average net price of $23,384.
What test scores are shown for Oakwood University?
This page does not currently show SAT or ACT figures for Oakwood University.
Schools Similar to OU
Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Acceptance rate 50% →
University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL
Acceptance rate 54% →
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
Acceptance rate 65% →
Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL
Acceptance rate 66% →
Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL
Acceptance rate 66% →
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL
Acceptance rate 31% →
Discovery Flow
Compare Your GPA With Similar Schools
You can also compare this OU profile with other schools using the GPA converter. Convert your GPA to a 4.0 scale and explore reach, match, and safety options in one place.
Note: school facts on this page come from the latest College Scorecard data and should be verified on official admissions and financial aid pages before you apply.