Oakwood Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Oakwood University Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is Oakwood University to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Oakwood University (Oakwood)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Oakwood's acceptance rate is 45.22% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 1,873 students applied and 847 were admitted to the school. It means that your chances of getting into Oakwood is not low.

To apply to Oakwood, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not considered for admission at Oakwood University.

Oakwood's acceptance rate places 2nd out of 25 Alabama colleges with competitive admission.
Oakwood's yield rate is 30.11%, which is slightly lower by 3.88 percentage points (approximately 11.4% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 40% and 50% (average yield: 33.99%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Oakwood at colleges with acceptance rates between 40% and 50%. Moreover, you can check only Alabama colleges with acceptance rates between 40% and 50%. This comparison helps contextualize Oakwood's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Oakwood's acceptance rate is 45.22% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 30.11%. 754 men and 1,098 women applied to Oakwood and 359 men and 486 women students were accepted.

Among them, 124 men and 131 women were enrolled in Oakwood. You can explore the Oakwood's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Oakwood
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	1,873	754	1,098	0	0
Admitted	847	359	486	0	0
Enrolled	255	124	131	0	0
Acceptance Rate	45.22%	47.61%	44.26%	-	-
Yield	30.11%	34.54%	26.95%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Oakwood University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at Oakwood. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Oakwood University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Oakwood Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Oakwood:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://my.oakwood.edu/ICS/Admissions/
Online Application: https://my.oakwood.edu/ICS/Admissions/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Associate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master

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What is the acceptance rate at the Oakwood?

Oakwood is less competitive, with an acceptance rate of 45.22%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Oakwood?

Oakwood does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does Oakwood require essays or personal statements?

Oakwood recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Oakwood admission?

Oakwood recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

Oakwood does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Oakwood requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Oakwood requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Oakwood?

The institutional SAT code for Oakwood is 1586.