Oral Roberts University

Location and Affiliation:

Oral Roberts University is located in Tulsa, population 367,302.
Affiliation: Christian interdenominational.

Population:

Oral Roberts University’s enrollment is 3038 students on campus and 738 part-time.

• 67% female
• 4% black
• 1% Asian
• 5% international
• 7% American Indian
• 2% Hispanic

77% of applicants are admitted. Freshman return at a rate of 82%.

Professor to Student Ratio:

1:16

Academic Level:

• University of Arizona is a high Level 3 school
• The average high school GPA is n/a
• The middle 50% range of ACT scores is English 20-28, Math 18-26, Composite 20-27
• The middle SAT range is Verbal 490-610, Math 465-590, Composite 955-1200

Most Popular Majors:

• Business/Marketing/ Management 21%
• Communications 16%
• Theology 20%
• Education 8%
• Biological and Biomedical Sciences 5%
• Visual/Performing Arts 6%
• Psychology 6%

Graduates:

49% graduate after 6 years.

Application:

• Admission fee is $35
• The priority application deadline is rolling
• The financial aid deadline is March 15

Generosity:

Average need met is 89%.

Features:

ORU was founded in 1965 and is the largest charismatic Christian university in the world. Students attend from every state in the U.S. The university is named for its founder, televangelist Oral Roberts. ORU educates the body, mind and spirit. All students are required to sign a pledge stating they will live according to the university’s honor code. Prohibited activities include lying, cursing, smoking, drinking, gambling, illicit sexual acts, and homosexual behavior. A “business casual” dress code is in place and restrictions for men on hair length and facial and earrings are enforced. Richard Roberts, oral Roberts’ son, was named President in 1993.

Contact:

ORU Admissions 1-800-678-8876.

Learn more about ORU. http://www.oru.edu