Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,186
Graduate Enrollment: 702
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Other Protestant
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, medium, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 84.99%
Male/Female: 39% / 61% (2017)
First generation college students: 30.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 12.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.3% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 59.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 37.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 24.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 18.2% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 39.0%
Black: 16.3%
Hispanic: 13.9%
Asian: 3.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 2.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 4.5%
Non-resident alien: 13.9%
Unknown race: 6.2%
Black: 16.3%
Hispanic: 13.9%
Asian: 3.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 2.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 4.5%
Non-resident alien: 13.9%
Unknown race: 6.2%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $45,170
In-State tuition: $31,558Out-of-State tuition: $31,558
Estimated books and supplies: $1,920 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,850 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,706 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $13,200 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,706 (2022)
Average Family Income: $66,594 (2017)
Median Family Income: $43,801 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 36.1%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 51.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $19,570 |
| $30k-48k | $19,837 |
| $48k-75k | $23,141 |
| $75k-110k | $25,456 |
| $110k+ | $27,992 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 49%6-year graduation rate: 59%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.4% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $11,441 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $20,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $21,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 71.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 75.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 78.9% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 49.7% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 48.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $38,018 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $45,448 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering, General. | 24 | $26,917 | $285 | $65,952 ($5,496) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 25 | $27,000 | $264 | $33,614 ($2,801) | $41,127 ($3,427) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 18 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 11 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 2 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 18 | $26,500 | $268 | $40,002 ($3,334) | $42,259 ($3,522) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 13 | $27,000 | $280 | $41,748 ($3,479) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 48 | $30,750 | $321 | $29,040 ($2,420) | $32,554 ($2,713) |
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 27 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 26 | $37,000 | $334 | $25,405 ($2,117) | |
| Master's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 10 | $47,372 ($3,948) | |||
| Master's Degree | Theology and Religious Vocations, Other. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 45 | $27,000 | $291 | $28,487 ($2,374) | $55,673 ($4,639) |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Community Organization and Advocacy. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Dance. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 4 | $48,844 ($4,070) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 6 | $28,845 ($2,404) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering Physics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature/Letters, Other. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 29 | $28,500 | $302 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sustainability Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 30 | $25,965 | $267 | $27,304 ($2,275) | $52,302 ($4,359) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 15 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religious/Sacred Music. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 39 | $29,500 | $286 | $61,414 ($5,118) | $65,064 ($5,422) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 37 | $28,137 | $275 | $34,806 ($2,901) | $40,847 ($3,404) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 23 | $228 | $55,228 ($4,602) | $70,958 ($5,913) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 15 | $66,143 ($5,512) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 20 | $22,000 | $231 | $39,700 ($3,308) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $68,544Full time faculty: 42%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 16.0
School's endowment start of year: $45,060,510 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $46,647,334 (2022)