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Oakwood College

Description: 

The mission of Oakwood University, a historically black, Seventh-day Adventist institution, is to transform students through biblically-based education for service to God and humanity. Oakwood is consistently recognized by national media, business and educational associations. US News and World Report ranks it perennially among the nation’s “Best Colleges,” both in terms of the “Historically Black Colleges and Universities” (HBCUs) and “Regional Colleges/South” categories; the magazine also ranks Oakwood among the top ten HBCUs with highest graduation rates. In its first-ever HBCU ranking, the September 2012 EBONY Magazine top-ranked Oakwood’s science program. Additionally, Oakwood is the nation’s fifth-ranked producer of undergraduate black applicants to medical schools, according to the Association for American Medical Colleges. Oakwood’s ISO 9001: 2008 designation distinguishes it as the first and only HBCU, as well as the first and only Alabama and/or SDA higher education institution, so qualified.

Web Site:  http://www.oakwood.edu
Address: 
7000 Adventist Boulevard, Northwest
Huntsville, Alabama35896
Contact: Director of Admissions
Contact Phone: (256)726-7356
Contact Fax: (256) 726-7154

Degrees Offered:
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor’s Degree
Associated Careers:
  • Laboratory Technologist
  • Dietetic Technician/Food Service
  • Registered Nurse – Associate
  • Registered Nurse – Baccalaureate

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