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Oakwood University
  • 4 Year
  • HUNTSVILLE, AL
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Oakwood University
  • C minus
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • HUNTSVILLE, AL
  • 1,422 reviews
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    Oakwood University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B minus
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    84%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    Average Housing Cost
    $4,692 / year
    Poll
    30%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 76 responses
    Poll
    53%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 133 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    C minus
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $4,958 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 98 responses
    • The market
      34%
    • Vegetarian
      24%
    • It's vegetarian. Not the best
      23%
    • Vegan
      10%
    • Whole foods
      5%
    • The market is the best place to get food on campus
      3%
    38%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 90 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    C minus
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    C
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 72 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      21%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      74%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      4%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      1%

    Safety

    Safety
    B
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    83%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 87 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 65 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      74%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      22%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      3%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      2%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 77 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      44%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      48%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      5%
    • Not very visible.
      3%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 134 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      4%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      37%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      52%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      7%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    Basketball, Soccer
    Women's Varsity Sports
    Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Music
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 104 responses
    • AYS
      24%
    • Church
      13%
    • Athletic events
      13%
    • College days
      12%
    • SA Banquets and social events
      10%
    • Out reach program
      8%
    • Power hour
      8%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    C
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 103 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      1%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      3%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      10%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      14%
    • Parties? What parties?
      73%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 49 responses
    • Alumni Weekend
      67%
    • Not really allowed, bul Alumni weekend is popular
      16%
    • I am always studying so i would know.
      6%
    • I'm a good boy :) I party with my textbooks.
      4%
    • Graduation
      2%
    • Homecoming
      2%
    • We don't party
      2%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    52%
    of students say they don't have Greek life. 94 responses
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