Oral Roberts University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$30,300

2.02% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$21,176

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.6%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

85%

3,350 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

4,711

70.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

58.9%

335 Graduates

About

Oral Roberts University is a higher education institution located in Tulsa County, OK. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Oral Roberts University were General Psychology (48 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (47 degrees), and Divinity & Ministry (46 degrees).

In 2021, 778 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Oral Roberts University. 58.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (352 degrees), 2.57 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (137 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Oral Roberts University is $30,300, which is $7,116 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Oral Roberts University is $30,300, which is $7,116 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,176.

In 2021, 81% of undergraduate students attending Oral Roberts University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$30,300

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Oral Roberts University was $30,300. The cost of tuition at Oral Roberts University is $7,116 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$21,176

2021 Value

3.49%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Oral Roberts University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,176. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Oral Roberts University grew by 3.49%.

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

$10,925

Room and Board

$1,920

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Oral Roberts University was of $10,925 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 20% between 2020 and 2021.

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

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at Oral Roberts University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 2.41% with respect to 2020, when 83% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.6%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Oral Roberts University was 1.6%, which represents 15 out of the 939 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Oral Roberts University received 3,350 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 15.3% annual growth. Out of those 3,350 applicants, 2,847 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 85% acceptance rate.

There were 4,711 students enrolled at Oral Roberts University in 2021. 19% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Oral Roberts University has an overall enrollment yield of 22.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,847

Accepted Out of 3,350

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Oral Roberts University was 85% (2,847 admissions from 3,350 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 78.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 15.3%, while admissions declined by −8.19%..

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

19%

Submission Percentage (2021)

120

Scores Submitted (2021)

19% of enrolled first-time students at Oral Roberts University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Oral Roberts University had a total enrollment of 4,711 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Oral Roberts University is 3,307 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,404. This means that 70.2% of students enrolled at Oral Roberts University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Oral Roberts University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 31.5% White, 14.3% Black or African American, 10.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.59% Two or More Races, 2.8% Asian, and 2.27% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Oral Roberts University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (25%), followed by White Male (15.3%) and Black or African American Female (9.99%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (14.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (13.5%) and White Female (13.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Oral Roberts University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,711 students. The full-time enrollment at Oral Roberts University is 3,307 and the part-time enrollment is 1,404. This means that 70.2% of students enrolled at Oral Roberts University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

85%

2021 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 85%. 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 (2021)

White
1,483 enrolled students
Black or African American
676 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
503 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Oral Roberts University is 31.5% White, 14.3% Black or African American, 10.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.59% Two or More Races, 2.8% Asian, and 2.27% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 918 students (19.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 132 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 (352 degrees awarded). There were 2.57 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (137 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Oral Roberts University is General Psychology (48 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (47 degrees) and Divinity & Ministry (46 degrees).

In 2021, 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 AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (181 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (57 degrees), and Communications (45 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (289,865 people), Other managers (287,853 people), Postsecondary teachers (150,667 people), Customer service representatives (121,580 people), and Education administrators (118,875 people).

The most specialized majors at Oral Roberts University in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (181 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (57 degrees), Communications (45 degrees), Psychology (60 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (38 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Oral Roberts University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (181 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (57 degrees), Communications (45 degrees), Psychology (60 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (38 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (724,226 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (424,466 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (325,546 people), Computer Systems Design (218,703 people), and Outpatient care centers (205,324 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 (2020)

Registered Nursing
48 degree-majors awarded
Divinity & Ministry
35 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
35 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Oral Roberts University was Registered Nursing with 48 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

323

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

455

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 323 degrees were awarded to men at Oral Roberts University, which is 0.71 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (455).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 36 degrees were awarded to men at Oral Roberts University in Divinity & Ministry, which is 1.06 times more than the 34 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 43 degrees were awarded to men at Oral Roberts University in Registered Nursing, which is 8.6 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

46%

100% Completion Time

55%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 46% of students graduating from Oral Roberts University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (71.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Oral Roberts University is Female and Asian (71.4% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 4.18% of graduates (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
352 degrees awarded
Black or African American
137 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
69 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Oral Roberts University is white (352 degrees awarded). There were 2.57 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (137 degrees).

13.4% of degree recipients (104 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
199 degrees awarded
White Male
153 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
82 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Oral Roberts University is white female (199 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (153 degrees).

Operations

Oral Roberts University has an endowment valued at nearly $46.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.36M (13.6%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Oral Roberts University had a total salary expenditure of 98.9M. Oral Roberts University employs 59 Professors, 40 Assistant professors and 32 Associate professors. Most academics at Oral Roberts University are Male Professor (40), Female Assistant professor (23), and Female Professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oral Roberts University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 101 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 85 employees, and Management with 82 employees.

Endowment

$46.6M

2021 Endowment

3.52%

growth from 2020

Oral Roberts University has an endowment valued at about $46.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Oral Roberts University grew 3.52% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.78M lower 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

$38.8M

2021 Salaries

0.459%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Oral Roberts University paid a median of $38.8M in salaries, which represents 39.2% of their overall expenditure ($98.9M) and a 0.459% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.4M

Instructional Salaries

149

Number of Employees

In 2021, Oral Roberts University paid a total of $10.4M to 149 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

59 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

101 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Oral Roberts University were Professor with 59 employees, Assistant professor with 40 employees, and Associate professor with 32 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oral Roberts University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 101 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 85 employees, and Management with 82 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Oral Roberts University was Male Professor with 40 employees, Female Assistant professor with 23 employees, and Female Professor with 19 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Oral Roberts University.