Oral Roberts University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2832 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #803 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #737 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 31 | In Oklahoma State |
| #2 of 5 | In Tulsa |
| #1782 of 2,885 | For Anesthesiology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Other Protestant
- Acceptance rate
- 99%
- Undergraduates
- 4,565
- Graduates
- 800
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- oru.edu
Oral Roberts University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Oral Roberts University has an acceptance rate of 99% and is among the 24% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 99% | 99% |
| Applicants | 3,639 | 1,560 | 2,079 |
| Admissions | 3,588 | 1,537 | 2,051 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 722 | 296 | 426 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 131 | 63 | 68 |
2,109 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
62 or 7%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1083
or below
75% of them
had 1250
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Oral Roberts University are 1083-1250 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
121 or 14%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Oral Roberts University are 22-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1980 (38%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 977 (19%) |
| Hispanic | 718 (14%) |
| Black or African American | 651 (12%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 464 (9%) |
| Asian | 206 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 205 (4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 66 (1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Oral Roberts University is $24,347 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $20,412 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,625 |
| $48-75K | $22,588 |
| $75-110K | $26,615 |
| $110K+ | $29,477 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $32,500 | $11,502 |
| Tuition in-state | $32,500 | $11,502 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $32,500 | $11,502 |
| Fee in-district | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Fee in-state | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,600 | $1,600 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,607 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,840 |
| Room charge | $4,500 |
| Meal charge | $5,340 |
Oral Roberts University majors
Oral Roberts University has granted 533 bachelor's degrees across 65 programs, 157 master's across 14 programs, and 9 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Oral Roberts University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divinity & Ministry | 42 | 27 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 3 | 45 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 42 | 2 | 3 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 24 | 17 | |
| Psychology, General | 34 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 17 | 13 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 29 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 24 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 22 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 22 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 21 | 1 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 21 | ||
| Social Work | 19 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 18 | ||
| Engineering, General | 17 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 17 | ||
| Accounting | 14 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 11 | 2 | |
| Finance, General | 13 | ||
| Communication, General | 12 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 10 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 10 | ||
| Education, General | 4 | 5 | |
| Management Science | 9 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 8 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 8 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 2 | 5 | |
| Sociology, General | 7 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 5 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 5 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 4 | ||
| Language Interpretation and Translation | 4 | ||
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 3 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 3 | ||
| Music Technology | 3 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry | 2 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 2 | ||
| Human Resources Development | 2 | ||
| Journalism | 2 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 2 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 2 | ||
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 2 | ||
| Business Analytics | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 1 | ||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 1 | ||
| Computer Science | 1 | ||
| Development Economics and International Development | 1 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 1 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | ||
| Graphic Design | 1 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 1 | ||
| Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies | 1 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 1 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 533 | 157 | 9 |
Oral Roberts University has a graduation rate of 54%, which is among the 49% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 54% | 48% | 58% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Oral Roberts University has published 969 scientific papers with 20,664 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Psychology, and Biochemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 10 | 351 |
| 1993 | 7 | 312 |
| 1994 | 5 | 298 |
| 1995 | 7 | 300 |
| 1996 | 7 | 265 |
| 1997 | 3 | 277 |
| 1998 | 4 | 326 |
| 1999 | 2 | 262 |
| 2000 | 3 | 290 |
| 2001 | 3 | 265 |
| 2002 | 12 | 307 |
| 2003 | 6 | 287 |
| 2004 | 7 | 344 |
| 2005 | 5 | 344 |
| 2006 | 12 | 383 |
| 2007 | 15 | 350 |
| 2008 | 16 | 428 |
| 2009 | 15 | 409 |
| 2010 | 20 | 492 |
| 2011 | 23 | 554 |
| 2012 | 14 | 632 |
| 2013 | 17 | 674 |
| 2014 | 16 | 584 |
| 2015 | 26 | 714 |
| 2016 | 17 | 629 |
| 2017 | 34 | 695 |
| 2018 | 32 | 740 |
| 2019 | 25 | 784 |
| 2020 | 43 | 920 |
| 2021 | 32 | 1153 |
| 2022 | 33 | 1141 |
| 2023 | 35 | 1138 |
| 2024 | 40 | 1145 |
Oral Roberts University alumni
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Kathie Lee Gifford
- Occupations
- film directorjournalisttelevision presentersingervoice actor
- Biography
-
Kathryn Lee Gifford is an American television presenter, singer, songwriter, actress, and author. From 1985 to 2000, she and Regis Philbin hosted the talk show Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee. Gifford is also known for her 11-year run with Hoda Kotb, on the fourth hour of NBC's Today show (2008–2019). She has received 11 Daytime Emmy nominations and won her first Daytime Emmy in 2010 as part of the Today team.
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Joel Osteen
- Occupations
- writerpoliticianChristian minister
- Biography
-
Joel Scott Osteen is an American pastor, televangelist, businessman, and author based in Houston, Texas, United States. Known for his weekly televised services and several best-selling books, Osteen is one of the more prominent figures associated with prosperity theology and the Word of Faith movement.
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Ryan Tedder
- Occupations
- singer-songwritercomposerrecord producerguitaristpianist
- Biography
-
Ryan Benjamin Tedder is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known as the co-founder, frontman and lead vocalist for the pop rock band OneRepublic, while also serving as a prolific contributor—by songwriting and production—to material for other artists since the mid-2000s.
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Kenneth Copeland
- Occupations
- writertelevangelist
- Biography
-
Kenneth Max Copeland is an American televangelist associated with the charismatic movement. He is the founder of Eagle Mountain International Church Inc. (EMIC), which is based in Tarrant County, Texas. Copeland has also written several books and other resources, and is known for his broadcast Believers Voice of Victory.
General info
| Alternative names | ORU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1963 |
| Motto | Educating the whole person |
| Colors | navy, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 648 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 7777 S Lewis Ave. Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74171 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 413,000 |
| Phone | 9184956161 |