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 76 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.
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High school rank Considered (not required)
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Recommended
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Considered (not required)
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.
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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
2
Total Online Enrollment
857
Percent of Programs Online
98% On-campus
2% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 3% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's Not offered
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
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.
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