Oral Roberts University (ORU)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,607
Religious affiliation	Protestant
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	85%
Students retention rate	85%
On-time graduation rate	59%

Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, ORU is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 85% indicates that ORU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Oral Roberts University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

ORU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 85% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 62% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

85%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$31,558

Cost of attendance at Oral Roberts University in 2022 for students from Oklahoma.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oklahoma's average	$7,578
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$31,558

Cost of attendance at Oral Roberts University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oklahoma's average	$16,350
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Oral Roberts University received on average $23,936 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$23,936

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	245	42%	$5,449	$1,334,884
Other Federal Grant	245	42%	$6,077	$1,488,897
State Grant/Scholarships	102	17%	$4,963	$506,213
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	578	98%	$20,691	$11,959,327
Total Grant & Scholarships	583	99%	$23,936	$13,954,437

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Oral Roberts University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Oral Roberts University students is 58.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 64.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 51.6%.

58.9%

asian 66.7% 8 students
African American 51.8% 42 students
white 64.7% 194 students
unknown 53.3% 16 students
hispanic 56.1% 23 students
International Students 58.8% 20 students
Mixed Race 48.3% 29 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball The Summit League
Basketball The Summit League
Track and Cross Country The Summit League

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Oral Roberts University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Oral Roberts University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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