Established in 1896, Oakwood University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Huntsville (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Alabama.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Oakwood University (OU) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Adventist religion. Oakwood University (OU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 124 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 40-50% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 