Oral Roberts University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2978 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #841 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #773 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 31 | In Oklahoma State |
| #2 of 5 | In Tulsa |
| #1815 of 2,939 | For Anesthesiology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Other Protestant
- Acceptance rate
- 99%
- Undergraduates
- 5,017
- Graduates
- 919
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- 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 | 5,022 | 2,217 | 2,805 |
| Admissions | 4,967 | 2,186 | 2,781 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 748 | 331 | 417 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 187 | 89 | 98 |
579 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,588 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
93 or 11%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1120
or below
75% of them
had 1310
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Oral Roberts University are 1120-1310 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
59 or 7%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Oral Roberts University are 22-28 (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 | 2042 (35%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 1099 (19%) |
| Hispanic | 800 (14%) |
| Black or African American | 712 (12%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 613 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 236 (4%) |
| Asian | 234 (4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 83 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 14 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Oral Roberts University is $25,808 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 | $21,894 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,022 |
| $48-75K | $22,902 |
| $75-110K | $27,269 |
| $110K+ | $30,514 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,800 | $11,958 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,800 | $11,958 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,800 | $11,958 |
| Fee in-district | $1,670 | $1,670 |
| Fee in-state | $1,670 | $1,670 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,670 | $1,670 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,607 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,960 |
| Room charge | $4,560 |
| Meal charge | $5,400 |
Oral Roberts University majors
Oral Roberts University has granted 642 bachelor's degrees across 58 programs, 219 master's across 14 programs, and 15 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Oral Roberts University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divinity & Ministry | 57 | 21 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 48 | 25 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 60 | 2 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 55 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 28 | 13 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 39 | ||
| Psychology, General | 39 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 38 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 6 | 29 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 31 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 29 | ||
| Engineering, General | 26 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 22 | ||
| Communication, General | 20 | ||
| Accounting | 15 | ||
| Computer Science | 9 | 6 | |
| Finance, General | 14 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 13 | ||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 12 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 12 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 12 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 12 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 11 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 10 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 10 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 10 | ||
| Small Business Administration & Management | 9 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 8 | ||
| Education, General | 7 | 1 | |
| Language Interpretation and Translation | 7 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 6 | ||
| Sociology, General | 6 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 5 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 5 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 5 | ||
| Music, General | 5 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | ||
| Creative Writing | 4 | ||
| Dance, General | 4 | ||
| History, General | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Social Work | 4 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 4 | ||
| Music Technology | 3 | ||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 2 | ||
| Information Technology | 2 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 2 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 2 | ||
| Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||
| Business Analytics | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Development Economics and International Development | 1 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 1 | ||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 1 | ||
| English Literature (British and Commonwealth) | 1 | ||
| Human Resources Development | 1 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | ||
| Journalism | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 642 | 219 | 15 |
Oral Roberts University has a graduation rate of 57%, which is among the 45% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 57% | 53% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Oral Roberts University has published 989 scientific papers with 21,513 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 7 | 314 |
| 1994 | 5 | 301 |
| 1995 | 7 | 308 |
| 1996 | 7 | 267 |
| 1997 | 3 | 278 |
| 1998 | 4 | 327 |
| 1999 | 2 | 263 |
| 2000 | 3 | 292 |
| 2001 | 3 | 266 |
| 2002 | 12 | 311 |
| 2003 | 6 | 288 |
| 2004 | 7 | 344 |
| 2005 | 5 | 346 |
| 2006 | 12 | 383 |
| 2007 | 15 | 352 |
| 2008 | 16 | 433 |
| 2009 | 15 | 417 |
| 2010 | 20 | 496 |
| 2011 | 23 | 560 |
| 2012 | 14 | 639 |
| 2013 | 17 | 674 |
| 2014 | 16 | 586 |
| 2015 | 26 | 718 |
| 2016 | 17 | 628 |
| 2017 | 34 | 697 |
| 2018 | 32 | 744 |
| 2019 | 25 | 787 |
| 2020 | 43 | 920 |
| 2021 | 32 | 1154 |
| 2022 | 33 | 1144 |
| 2023 | 35 | 1139 |
| 2024 | 41 | 1164 |
| 2025 | 22 | 964 |
Oral Roberts University alumni
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Joel Osteen
- Occupations
- Christian ministerwriterpolitician
- 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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Kathie Lee Gifford
- Occupations
- voice actorcomposersinger-songwriteractortelevision 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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Ryan Tedder
- Occupations
- composerrecord producerguitaristpianistsongwriter
- Biography
-
Ryan Benjamin Tedder is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is the co-founder and frontman of the pop rock band OneRepublic, and has a concurrent career in production and songwriting for other artists.
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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 The Believer's 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 | 644 |
| 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 |