Oral Roberts University
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$29,700
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About Oral Roberts University
Oral Roberts University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,682, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 78%. The university offers 70 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 56%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for students are $29,700.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
78% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
78% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
56% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Considered (not required)
Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Considered (not required)
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-27
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 980-1220
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards4k
Students enrolled
20%
Online student enrollment
16:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
36%
Black
15%
Non-U.S. Citizen
15%
Unknown
14%
Hispanic
11%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Information not available
Female student population
60%
Socio-economic diversity
43% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
25
Total Online Enrollment
857
Percent of Programs Online
73% On-campus
27% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 26% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 41% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $29,700 | $29,700 |
Graduate | $11,052 | $11,052 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,920 |
On-campus room and board | $8,650 |
On-campus other expenses | $3,706 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $13,200 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,706 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,600 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $43,976 | $43,976 |
Off-campus without family | $48,526 | $48,526 |
Off-campus with family | $36,220 | $36,220 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
43%
State Grant Aid
20%
Institution Grant Aid
99%
Pell Grant
43%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$26k
Average student debt after graduation
$34k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Actuarial Science
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Advertising
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations/Image Management
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
BA
MA
DOC
Social Studies Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
BA
MA
DOC
6Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Physics
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
7English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
8Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
9Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Music Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
10History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
12Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Financial Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
13Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
International/Global Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Sustainability Studies
BA
MA
DOC
14Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
15Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
16Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
17Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Community Organization and Advocacy
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
18Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
19Theology And Religious Vocations
BA
MA
DOC
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
BA
MA
DOC
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv
BA
MA
DOC
Theology/Theological Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Religious/Sacred Music
BA
MA
DOC
Bible/Biblical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
20Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Music Theory and Composition
BA
MA
DOC
Music Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
BA
MA
DOC
Acting
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Commercial and Advertising Art
BA
MA
DOC
Dance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
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