What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Oakwood University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MA 211 (3 hours) | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MA 171 (4 hours) | |
| Biology | 4 | BI 101 & BI 102 (8 hours) | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CH 141 & CH 142 (8 hours) | |
| United States History | 3 | HI 211 (3 hours) | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HI 103 (3 hours) | |
| Music Theory | 3 | MU 211 (3 hours) | |
| Physics B | 3 | PH 103 (4 hours) |
Show all 8 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MA 211 (3 hours) | |
| Calculus AB | 4 | MA 171 (4 hours) | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MA 171 (4 hours) | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MA 171 & MA 172 (8 hours) | |
| Biology | 4 | BI 101 & BI 102 (8 hours) | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CH 141 & CH 142 (8 hours) | |
| United States History | 3 | HI 211 (3 hours) | |
| United States History | 4 | Hi 211 & HI 212 (6 hours) | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HI 103 (3 hours) | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | HI 103 & HI 104 (6 hours) | |
| Music Theory | 3 | MU 211 (3 hours) | |
| Music Theory | 4 | MU 211 & MU 212 (6 hours) | |
| Physics B | 3 | PH 103 (4 hours) | |
| Physics B | 4 | PH 103 & PH 104 (8 hours) |
Source: catalog.oakwood.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 18 |
| Psychology | 18 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 17 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 12 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 12 |
| Social Work | 10 |
| Management Information Systems | 8 |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 8 |
Show the other 28 majors
| Theology/Theological Studies | 8 |
| Finance | 7 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 6 |
| Computer Science | 6 |
| Accounting | 5 |
| Business Administration and Management | 5 |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 5 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 4 |
| Political Science and Government | 4 |
| Broadcast Journalism | 3 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 |
| Biochemistry | 3 |
| Health and Wellness | 3 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 2 |
| Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies | 2 |
| Digital Arts | 2 |
| Applied Mathematics | 2 |
| Mathematics | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Information Technology | 2 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 2 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 1 |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 1 |
| Religious Education | 1 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 1 |
| History | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NAIA, HBCU Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer
Women’s varsity · NAIA, HBCU Athletic Conference
Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA) · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Huntsville, AL
542,297 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)
Nearest hub airport
Nashville International (BNA)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 10.3 of 20
Elevation
747 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
33°F
July high
92°F
Annual snowfall
2.4 in
Days at 90°F or higher
62 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,210 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- University of Alabama in Huntsville2 mi
- Alabama A & M University5 mi
- Athens State University18 mi
- The University of Tennessee Southern38 mi
- The University of the South52 mi
- University of North Alabama58 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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