81%

Acceptance Rate

$28,908

Avg.Financial Aid

003985

FAFSA Code

About Oral Roberts University (ORU)

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

Private

Not-For-Profit

4 Years

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Student Population Number of Students attending College

4,053

Website

oru.edu

Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

HLC

Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

Other Protestant

On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

Yes

Oral Roberts University was started with evangelical faith and was named after its founder Oral Roberts, who believed he was obeying God's mandate of building an institution of higher education. The university was established in the year 1963 and got its charter in the following year and officially opened with 300 students and seven completed buildings in 1965.

The first graduation took place in 1969 and was accredited by the Higher Learning Commission in 1971. Oral Roberts University is also a member of the North Central Association (NCA).

The Graduate Center, The Mabee Center, Howard Auditorium, and Christ's Chapel are few of the many iconic structures that were built during the first decade of its existence. With the City of Faith Medical and Research Center hospital in 1981, they tried to build a school for medicine, unfortunately, due to severe financial problems it had to be closed in 1989.

Oral Roberts University is a 4-year, private not-for-profit university, with a total enrollment of around 4,053 students with the student-faculty ratio being a healthy 18:1.

 

Oral Roberts University (ORU) is a private evangelical liberal arts university in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Founded in 1963, the university is named after its founder, evangelist Oral Roberts, and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The university enrolls approximately 4,000 students

It is a liberal arts university and provides education for every trade of the art; from STEM degree programs to theology and ministry.

Practical assignments, internships, and projects form a part of the daily routine as they believe in imparting education by solving real-world problems.

Entrepreneurship is very much a part of the university; if entrepreneurial endeavors excite you, you can check out the Stovall Center for Entrepreneurship, where you will create and discuss business concepts and delve deep into the world of business through start-up incubators, accelerators, and launch pads.

With globalization being the new normal, be a part of the multicultural campus which will inculcate the various nuances of a cosmopolitan being. You will also be pleasantly surprised by the on-campus employment opportunities to help you with your general monetary needs.

 

Location & Contact

Address

7777 S Lewis Ave.
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Rankings

To get a broad understanding of where the university stands in terms of its educational offerings, we have looked into the rankings it has received from various ranking agencies. Forbes has ranked it in the 525th position in America’s Best Colleges categories, whereas the US News has imparted the following ranks:

  • 5 in Regional Colleges West
  • 3 in Best Colleges for Veterans
  • 1 in Best Value Schools
  • 16 in Top Performers on Social Mobility
  • 177 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

FALSE

Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

81%

SAT Range

1015 - 1225

ACT Range

19 - 25

Application Fee

$35

SAT/ACT

Required

High School GPA

Required

Accept Common App

None

ORU Admission will open a plethora of options for you, be it academics, sports or entrepreneurship. It accepts around 81% of the students who have applied but it is seen that only 23% of them enroll themselves in the curriculum.

Broadly speaking the enrolled students have an SAT/ACT score of 1120 and 22 respectively. An application fee of $35 will be charged from the student if they decide to apply for one of the 120+ degree programs which are fully accredited.

Steps to apply

  • Submit the application for admission.
  • Send transcripts or GED scores directly to Oral Roberts University Admissions.
  • Send ACT/SAT scores.

Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

$22,044

Average Annual Cost

$26,700

Books And Supplies

$1,848

Other Fees

$1,028

Room And Board The charges for an academic year for rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

$9,450

Budget For Other Expenses

$3,634

Total One Year Cost

$42,660

Paying for tuition is always a hectic task for a student when joining a university. According to table abe, the average net price to attend ORU is $22,044. Additionally, a candidate has to take care of the following expenses.

The Annual Cost to attend Oral Roberts University is $42,660. This amount includes Tuition cost of $26,700, Books and Supplies cost of $1,848, Other fees of $1,028, Room and Board cost of $9,450, and personal expenses of $3,634.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

NA

Student:Faculty Ratio

16:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

83%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

45%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$72

Faculty Overview

58%

Male Professors

42%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Registered Nursing, Administration,...

43 Graduates

Business Administration, Management...

37 Graduates

Theological and Ministerial Studies

32 Graduates

Accounting and Related Services

21 Graduates

Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

21 Graduates

Marketing

17 Graduates

Teacher Education and Professional...

17 Graduates

Engineering, General

16 Graduates

Management Sciences and Quantitativ...

15 Graduates

Pastoral Counseling and Specialized...

14 Graduates

Bible/Biblical Studies

12 Graduates

Communication and Media Studies

12 Graduates

Psychology, General

12 Graduates

Public Relations, Advertising, and...

12 Graduates

Teacher Education and Professional...

12 Graduates

Social Work

11 Graduates

International Business

9 Graduates

Biology, General

8 Graduates

Computer and Information Sciences,...

7 Graduates

Finance and Financial Management Se...

7 Graduates

Design and Applied Arts

6 Graduates

Political Science and Government

6 Graduates

International Relations and Nationa...

5 Graduates

Visual and Performing Arts, Other

5 Graduates

Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studi...

4 Graduates

Sustainability Studies

4 Graduates

Educational Administration and Supe...

3 Graduates

Mathematics

3 Graduates

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...

2 Graduates

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

2 Graduates

Fine and Studio Arts

2 Graduates

Journalism

2 Graduates

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...

2 Graduates

Music

2 Graduates

Religious/Sacred Music

2 Graduates

Chemistry

1 Graduates

Dance

1 Graduates

Film/Video and Photographic Arts

1 Graduates

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

1 Graduates

Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

3,529

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

41%

Full-time

81%

Part-time

19%

Students Gender

Male

40%

US National: 44%

Female

60%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

41% White

11% Unknown

14% Black

12% Hispanic

5% Two or more races

11% Non Resident alien

2% Asian

3% American Indian/Alaska native

1% Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

62%

Out Of State

38%

In State

0%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$63,453 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 92% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

92%

Undergrads in College Housing

66%

Averege Housing Cost

$4,390/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,060/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$5,060/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Golden Eagles

School Colors

navy blue and Vegas gold

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

N/A

Total Female Athletes

N/A

Intramural Sports

9

Sports Club

2

Campus Safety

24-Hour Security Patrol

Yes

Campus Emergency Phones

Yes

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Yes

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

No

On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $8,450 per year. Oral Roberts University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at ORU costs around $5,060 per year. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At ORU, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones and 24-hr escort safety rides. The university has enrolled around 40% male and 60% female students.

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$29,900/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$37,600/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$0$100,000

$23,000

$30,875

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$239 - 320

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

89%

Average Aid Per Year

$18,896

Students Receiving Federal Grants

38%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,294

Students Receiving State Aid

12%

Average Aid Per Year

$3,860

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

88%

Average Aid Per Year

$16,171

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income

Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$20,937

$30K - $48K

$22,327

$48K - $75K

$18,742

$75K - $110K

$18,054

> $110K

$16,049

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$1,650,638

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$9,592,408

Federal grants are awarded on the basis of need, which is determined by your FAFSA. The federal grants are the most popular form of aid among students as they don't need to pay it back. As far as Oral Robert's financial aid is concerned, around 88% of the students receive institutional grants which are also the highest form of federal grants in terms of percentage distribution.

Apart from the grants you are also financially aided by scholarships, work-study, or through student loans. Though a student loan is an effective and convenient way of financial aid, it shall be noted that you need to pay it back and also pay interest on the principal amount.

A comprehensive analysis of various aid and grants have been done by us and is broken down of its many intricacies so as to provide a simplistic yet thorough understanding of the financial aids.

An applicant has to file FAFSA and receive SAR to determine financial eligibility and family's position to pay for education

Oral Roberts University federal school code is 003985.

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