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Oakwood University Women's Softball

Welcome to the Oakwood University women's softball recruiting profile. Oakwood competes in NAIA in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference from Huntsville, Alabama. Led by head coach Darrius Johnson, Oakwood University pairs a 45% acceptance rate with a 45% graduation rate and a $26,730 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
13
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
NAIA
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Gulf Coast Athletic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
1,459
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
45%
State
Alabama
City
Huntsville
Address
7000 Adventist Blvd NW
Staff
Darrius Johnson
Softball Head Coach
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Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 51% of NAIA women's softball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
71%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
45%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$30,969
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$42,488
D

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 18% of NAIA women's softball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$21,344
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$21,344
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$10,234
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$26,730
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Free
F

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 4% of NAIA women's softball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$92,460
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$25,760
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