More selective than 96% of Alabama colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose OU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
OU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 45% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 51% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is OU compared with other Alabama colleges?
OU has the 2nd-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Alabama colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of West Alabama | 43% | 35% | $12,684 |
| 2 | Oakwood University | 45% | 45% | $25,669 |
| 3 | Auburn University | 46% | 82% | $24,323 |
| 4 | Tuskegee University | 49% | 55% | $35,013 |
| 5 | University of Montevallo | 54% | 54% | $17,683 |
| 6 | Alabama A & M University | 58% | 24% | $17,621 |
| 7 | Stillman College | 62% | 25% | $15,258 |
| 8 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | 69% | 64% | $18,796 |
| 9 | Huntingdon College | 69% | 48% | $22,566 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Alabama colleges →
Who enrolls at OU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
OU admissions questions
What is the OU acceptance rate?
Oakwood University accepts 45% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,197 of 2,370 applicants were admitted.
Does OU require the SAT or ACT?
Oakwood University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at OU?
24% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (290 of 1,197).
Is OU getting harder to get into?
Oakwood University accepted 45% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 51% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Oakwood University overview