Oral Roberts University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2803 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #797 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #730 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 31 | In Oklahoma State |
| #2 of 5 | In Tulsa |
| #1709 of 4,255 | For Anatomy and Physiology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Other Protestant
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Undergraduates
- 4,289
- Graduates
- 762
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- 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 78% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 73% | 82% |
| Applicants | 4,045 | 1,691 | 2,354 |
| Admissions | 3,170 | 1,240 | 1,930 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 617 | 253 | 364 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 102 | 45 | 57 |
442 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,852 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
128 or 18%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 990
or below
75% of them
had 1240
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Oral Roberts University are 990-1240 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
192 or 27%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Oral Roberts University are 19-25 (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 | 1782 (36%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 894 (18%) |
| Black or African American | 676 (14%) |
| Hispanic | 630 (13%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 521 (10%) |
| Asian | 213 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 192 (4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 60 (1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Oral Roberts University is $22,360 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 | $17,554 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,796 |
| $48-75K | $21,707 |
| $75-110K | $25,971 |
| $110K+ | $26,813 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $31,250 | $11,623 |
| Tuition in-state | $31,250 | $11,623 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $31,250 | $11,623 |
| Fee in-district | $1,390 | $1,357 |
| Fee in-state | $1,390 | $1,357 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,390 | $1,357 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,607 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,050 |
| Room charge | $4,200 |
| Meal charge | $4,850 |
Oral Roberts University majors
Oral Roberts University has granted 630 bachelor's degrees across 68 programs, 160 master's across 13 programs, and 9 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 | 53 | 27 | |
| Psychology, General | 49 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 26 | 21 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 2 | 36 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 35 | 2 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 22 | 14 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 31 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 27 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 26 | ||
| Accounting | 24 | ||
| Communication, General | 24 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 16 | 5 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 11 | 10 | |
| Engineering, General | 20 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 17 | ||
| Management Science | 17 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 16 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 14 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 14 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 13 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 13 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 12 | 1 | |
| Social Work | 13 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 12 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 12 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 12 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 8 | 2 | |
| Finance, General | 10 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 8 | ||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 7 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 5 | 2 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 5 | 2 | |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 5 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 5 | ||
| Journalism | 5 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 4 | ||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 4 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 3 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 3 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 3 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 3 | ||
| Advertising | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry | 2 | ||
| Business Analytics | 2 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 2 | ||
| Dance, General | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Human Resources Development | 2 | ||
| Information Technology Project Management | 2 | ||
| Language Interpretation and Translation | 2 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 2 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 2 | ||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 1 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Education, General | 1 | ||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | ||
| Music Technology | 1 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | ||
| Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 630 | 160 | 9 |
Oral Roberts University has a graduation rate of 63%, which is among the 34% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 63% | 56% | 68% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Oral Roberts University has published 817 scientific papers with 14,725 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 8 | 257 |
| 1992 | 10 | 295 |
| 1993 | 5 | 266 |
| 1994 | 5 | 250 |
| 1995 | 6 | 259 |
| 1996 | 8 | 224 |
| 1997 | 3 | 242 |
| 1998 | 3 | 286 |
| 1999 | 2 | 215 |
| 2000 | 2 | 227 |
| 2001 | 2 | 223 |
| 2002 | 10 | 248 |
| 2003 | 6 | 236 |
| 2004 | 4 | 276 |
| 2005 | 5 | 272 |
| 2006 | 14 | 257 |
| 2007 | 15 | 265 |
| 2008 | 13 | 310 |
| 2009 | 14 | 331 |
| 2010 | 18 | 379 |
| 2011 | 21 | 417 |
| 2012 | 14 | 531 |
| 2013 | 15 | 583 |
| 2014 | 15 | 487 |
| 2015 | 25 | 581 |
| 2016 | 16 | 522 |
| 2017 | 26 | 524 |
| 2018 | 21 | 559 |
| 2019 | 23 | 575 |
| 2020 | 33 | 658 |
| 2021 | 29 | 660 |
| 2022 | 24 | 665 |
| 2023 | 22 | 562 |
Oral Roberts University alumni
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Joel Osteen
- Occupations
- Christian ministerpoliticianwriter
- 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
- singer-songwritervoice actorcomposeractortelevision presenter
- Biography
-
Kathryn Lee Gifford is a French-born 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
- singer-songwritercomposerpianistsongwritermusician
- Biography
-
Ryan Benjamin Tedder is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer from Tulsa, Oklahoma. He is best known as the frontman and 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. He has amassed credits on albums and singles for acts including U2, Beyoncé, Leona Lewis, Miley Cyrus, Ed Sheeran, Jonas Brothers, Jennifer Lopez, Camila Cabello, Lady Gaga, Maroon 5, MØ, One Direction, Sugababes, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Ariana Grande, Adele, Logic, Paul McCartney, Blackpink, Twice, Bastille, Lil Nas X, Anitta and Tate McRae.
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Kenneth Copeland
- Occupations
- writertelevangelistpastor
- 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 resources.
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 | 625 |
| 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 |