Oral Roberts University

https://oru.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$33,800

4% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$25,808

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

98.9%

5,022 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

5,936

55.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

56.8%

387 Graduates

About

Oral Roberts University is a higher education institution located in Tulsa County, OK. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Oral Roberts University were Registered Nursing (60 degrees awarded), Divinity & Ministry (57 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (48 degrees).

In 2024, 911 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Oral Roberts University. 58% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (370 degrees), 3.22 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (115 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Oral Roberts University is $33,800, which is $9,800 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Oral Roberts University is $33,800, which is $9,800 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,808.

In 2024, 69% of undergraduate students attending Oral Roberts University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$33,800

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Oral Roberts University was $33,800. The cost of tuition at Oral Roberts University is $9,800 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Oral Roberts University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$25,808

2024 Value

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Oral Roberts University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,808. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Oral Roberts University grew by 6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Oral Roberts University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,300

Room and Board

$1,920

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Oral Roberts University was of $11,300 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 1.57% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,920. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Oral Roberts University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

69% of undergraduate students at Oral Roberts University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 6.76% with respect to 2023, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Oral Roberts University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Oral Roberts University received 5,022 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 38% annual growth. Out of those 5,022 applicants, 4,967 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 98.9% acceptance rate.

There were 5,936 students enrolled at Oral Roberts University in 2024. 11% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Oral Roberts University has an overall enrollment yield of 18.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

98.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

4,967

Accepted Out of 5,022

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Oral Roberts University was 98.9% (4,967 admissions from 5,022 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 98.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 38%, while admissions grew by 38.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Oral Roberts University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

11%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

11% of enrolled first-time students at Oral Roberts University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Oral Roberts University had a total enrollment of 5,936 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Oral Roberts University is 3,288 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,648. This means that 55.4% of students enrolled at Oral Roberts University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Oral Roberts University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 34.4% White, 13.5% Hispanic or Latino, 12% Black or African American, 3.98% Two or More Races, 3.94% Asian, 3.13% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.236% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Oral Roberts University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (21.3%), followed by White Male (14.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (12.3%), followed by White Male (10.7%) and Black or African American Female (10.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

55.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Oral Roberts University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,936 students. The full-time enrollment at Oral Roberts University is 3,288 and the part-time enrollment is 2,648. This means that 55.4% of students enrolled at Oral Roberts University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Oral Roberts University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Oral Roberts University was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Oral Roberts University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Oral Roberts University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,042 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
800 enrolled students
Black or African American
712 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Oral Roberts University is 34.4% White, 13.5% Hispanic or Latino, 12% Black or African American, 3.98% Two or More Races, 3.94% Asian, 3.13% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.236% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 613 students (10.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 145 more women than men received degrees from Oral Roberts University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Oral Roberts University is white (370 degrees awarded). There were 3.22 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (115 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Oral Roberts University is Registered Nursing (60 degrees awarded), followed by Divinity & Ministry (57 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (48 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Oral Roberts University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (194 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (54 degrees), and Psychology (78 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oral Roberts University are Other managers (273,966 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (242,542 people), Postsecondary teachers (125,939 people), Human resources workers (125,200 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (121,847 people).

The most specialized majors at Oral Roberts University in 2024 are Theology (194 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (54 degrees), Psychology (78 degrees), Communications (38 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oral Roberts University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Gaming services workers, and Models, demonstrators, & product promoters

The most specialized majors at Oral Roberts University are Theology (194 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (54 degrees), Psychology (78 degrees), Communications (38 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oral Roberts University are Elementary & secondary schools (701,228 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (389,316 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (335,300 people), Outpatient care centers (244,208 people), and Computer Systems Design (217,402 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Oral Roberts University.

Most Common (2024)

Registered Nursing
60 degrees awarded
Divinity & Ministry
57 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
48 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Oral Roberts University was Registered Nursing with 60 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Oral Roberts University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

383

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

528

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 383 degrees were awarded to men at Oral Roberts University, which is 0.725 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (528).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Oral Roberts University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Oral Roberts University in Divinity & Ministry, which is 1.17 times more than the 36 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 58 degrees were awarded to men at Oral Roberts University in Registered Nursing, which is 14.5 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

52%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 52% of students graduating from Oral Roberts University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (85.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Oral Roberts University is Male and Asian (85.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.96% of graduates (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
370 degrees awarded
Black or African American
115 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
114 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Oral Roberts University is white (370 degrees awarded). There were 3.22 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (115 degrees).

7.9% of degree recipients (72 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
246 degrees awarded
White Female
238 degrees awarded
White Female
231 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Oral Roberts University is white female (246 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (238 degrees).

Operations

Oral Roberts University has an endowment valued at nearly $48.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.64M (15.7%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Oral Roberts University had a total salary expenditure of 130M. Oral Roberts University employs 52 Professors, 43 Assistant professors and 35 Associate professors. Most academics at Oral Roberts University are Male Professor (38), Female Assistant professor (24), and Female Associate professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oral Roberts University are: Management, with 105 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 91 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 63 employees.

Endowment

$48.5M

2024 Endowment

1.9%

growth from 2023

Oral Roberts University has an endowment valued at about $48.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Oral Roberts University grew 1.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.67M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Oral Roberts University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$43.8M

2024 Salaries

7.46%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Oral Roberts University paid a median of $43.8M in salaries, which represents 33.7% of their overall expenditure ($130M) and a 7.46% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.83% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.14% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$10.9M

Instructional Salaries

154

Number of Employees

In 2024, Oral Roberts University paid a total of $10.9M to 154 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oral Roberts University were Management with 105 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 91 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 63 employees.

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