Oral Roberts University

Overview of Oral Roberts University (ORU)

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The university is dedicated to helping students foster spiritual integrity and personal resilience while pursuing an education that will embolden their vision and prepare them for global engagement. Achievements include consecutive enrollment growth for 13 years, having all 50 United States represented, and enrolling students from 126 other nations. Oral Roberts University was also rated as a Best Value School by the U.S. News and World Report for regional colleges in the west in 2022. College Atlas also named it one of the Best Christian Undergraduate Colleges and the WSJ ranked it fourth in the nation among all universities in Student Engagement.

The total student population at Oral Roberts University is 4,700, with 4,000 enrolled in undergraduate programs. The school employs approximately 149 full-time and 214 part-time faculty members, all of whom dedicate their time and efforts to instruction. This makes the student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1. The institution also employs 13 graduate assistants who provide instructional assistance.

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ORU Acceptance Rate and Admissions

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ORU Tuition Cost & Financial Aid

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The estimated direct cost of attending Oral Roberts University as an undergraduate student during the 2022-2023 academic year is $41,690. This includes $31,250 for tuition, $4,200 for room, $4,850 for board, and $1,390 for associated fees. This total can vary, however, as the institution offers several different housing and meal plans.

Prospective students must also anticipate paying for indirect costs. These include books, travel, and additional expenses. Oral Roberts University estimates these items will cost another $2,813 per semester, or $5,626 per academic year.

Graduate students pay varying tuition rates depending on the program selected. Those enrolled in the Graduate School of Business, for example, will owe $770 per credit hour, or $6,930 for a typical nine-credit semester. Graduate programs with the School of Theology and Ministry, however, are charged at a rate of $645 per credit hour, or $5,805 for a typical nine-credit semester. These students are also charged $800 in fees and must anticipate the cost of books, supplies, room, board, travel, and personal items.

Oral Roberts University is committed to helping students afford education. In fact, nearly 100% of full-time undergraduate students do not pay the full cost of attendance. Federal financial aid may be available for qualifying students based on results of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Other options available include private loans and the Integrity Loan, which is an institutional program available to undergraduate students requiring additional assistance. The school also offers flexible, interest-free monthly payment plan options. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 58% of students still required loans.

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Academics

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Oral Roberts University is a liberal arts institution that offers programs for every interest. Instruction goes beyond the textbook, however, with students participating in practical assignments, real-world projects, internships, and mentorships by experienced professors. Those enrolled can choose from over 150 majors, minors, concentrations, and pre-professional programs.

Degree options are available in the following colleges:

The university also supports distance learning, with fully-accredited online programs available completely online to students who need more flexibility. Students can choose from 20 undergraduate and five master’s degrees.

The retention rate for first-time, full-time, undergraduate freshmen who began their studies in 2020 was 85%. Notably, this is well above the national average of 68%. Part-time students matching these criteria also had a 30% retention rate. Overall, this indicates that most students enrolled at the university chose to return in 2021 for further education.

The overall graduation rate for students who began their studies in fall 2015 was 59%. This means that just over half of students were able to complete requirements within 150% of normal time. Additionally, 41% of counted students graduated within four years, instead of six.

Oral Roberts University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of six agencies recognized by the United State Department of Education. In addition to this regional accreditation, the institution is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), Oklahoma Independent Colleges and Universities (OICU), Council of Independent Colleges (CIC), and National association of Schools of Music (NASM). Several individual programs and departments also maintain separate accreditation. Examples include the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), and American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).

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Outcome & Salary

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Oral Roberts University tracks job placement data for graduates. Of those who graduated in the 2018-2019 academic year, over 98% of undergraduate alumni were employed, with fewer than 2% still seeking jobs. The employment rate for graduate students was 100%. Additionally, the institution has an overall placement rate of 99.57% for all graduates seeking employment.

The university also reports $3 million in potential lifetime earnings for bachelor’s degree holders.

Some of the top employers for graduates include:

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