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Oral Roberts University

Tulsa, OK·Private nonprofit·3,322 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.

99%
Accept
3,322
Students
$23,600
Net Price
54%
Grad Rate
$43,100
Earnings
10 yr
$20,250
Debt

About This School

Oral Roberts University is a private nonprofit institution located in Tulsa, Oklahoma with approximately 3,322 undergraduate students enrolled. Oral Roberts University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 99%. The average net price after financial aid is $23,600 per year. The graduation rate is 54%, and the typical graduate earns $43,100 within 10 years of enrollment.

Oral Roberts University (ORU) is a private evangelical university in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Founded in 1963, the university is named after its founder, Charismatic Christian preacher Oral Roberts.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: while the near-universal acceptance rate and $20,250 median debt are appealing, only 54% of students actually graduate, which is a real concern worth discussing before enrolling. This is a strong option specifically for students seeking a faith-integrated, charismatic Christian environment — that mission is central to everything on campus, so it's a genuine fit question, not just a preference. Median earnings of $43,100 a decade out are modest, so students should think carefully about their intended major and career path relative to the $23,600 annual cost.

Founded
1963
Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing25%
Health Professions9%
Psychology6%
Education5%
Visual & Performing Arts5%
Biological Sciences4%
Communications4%
Engineering4%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Michele BachmannRyan TedderJoel OsteenMadeline ManningJohn Allen ChauTed HaggardKathie Lee GiffordAndretti BainKenneth CopelandMichael CloudJeffery GibsonDaQuan Jeffries

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1183
Reading 75th %ile640
Math 75th %ile610

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite23

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$34,100
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,100
Avg Net Price
$23,600
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants34%
Median debt at graduation$20,250

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
54%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
81%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$43,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$20,250
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$20,250
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$33,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$43,100
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.1x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White36%
Black13%
Hispanic/Latino16%
Asian4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,322 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Oral Roberts University

7777 S Lewis Ave.

Tulsa, OK 74171

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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