Oakwood University - Private University in Huntsville, Alabama

Oakwood University is a private, historically black university located in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. It is owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. A group of College constituents made the decision on December 2, 2007, to change the school's name from Oakwood College to Oakwood University.




Address:                 7000 Adventist Blvd NW, Huntsville, AL 35896, United States
Phone:                    +1 256-726-7000
Former names
Oakwood Industrial School
Oakwood Manual Training School
Oakwood Junior College
Oakwood College
MottoEducation, Excellence, Eternity
Established1896
TypePrivate, HBCU
AffiliationSeventh-day Adventist Church
PresidentLeslie Pollard
Undergraduates1,810
LocationHuntsville, Alabama, United States
CampusSuburban, 1,185 acres (5 km2)
ColorsBlue and gold         
AthleticsUSCAA Division I
NicknameAmbassadors / Lady Ambassadors
AffiliationsCIC
UNCF
Websitewww.oakwood.edu