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Oral Roberts University

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Tulsa, Oklahoma 74171

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Known for business

Oral Roberts University is a private institution in Tulsa with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1183, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3.3K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

54% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,885 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,600.

Established
1963
Motto
"Educating the whole man""Mind, Spirit, Body"
Type
Private university
Conference
Summit League after leaving its former conference home

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99%Acceptance
1183SAT Avg
3,322Students
17:1Student:Faculty
54%Grad Rate
$46,885Earnings 10yr
$23,600Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Oral Roberts University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate98.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1183

Reading & WritingMid: 535
550640
MathMid: 520
533610

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
2227

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

98.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1183

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$34,100
Room & Board$9,400
Books & Supplies$1,920
Total Cost of Attendance$47,367
Average Net Price$23,600
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$20,412
$30–48K$18,625
$48–75K$22,588
$75–110K$26,615
$110K+$29,477

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,600

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

25

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (88)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,322
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
34%

Race & Ethnicity

White 36%
Black 13%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 4%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 18%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate53.9%
Freshman Retention81.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,112
8 Years$45,092
10 Years$46,885

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$37,700
Men
$50,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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Varsity Sports — Golden Eagles

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

99Average

Estimated from OK state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K
224 mi(388 min)
Dallaspop. 1.3M
231 mi(400 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
363 mi(629 min)

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