Oral Roberts University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - GoodCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Oral Roberts University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 5,055 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1963 and is one of the 15 colleges located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Oral Roberts University is affiliated with Protestant Church.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, bachelor's degree, master's degree, and doctoral degree are offered at Oral Roberts University.

Majors
Offered
74
Oral Roberts University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 74 majors. The most popular concentrations are Theology and Religion, Management, Psychology, Business, and Communication and Journalism. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Oral Roberts University student retention rate is high at 81% (well above Oklahoma average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
81%
Good
The graduation rate at Oral Roberts University is below average: 58%. Nearly 1% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Oral Roberts University is decent -- 17:1. Find out more information regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high - around $31,300 per year. The additional fees at Oral Roberts University beyond tuition are nearly $1,400; this comes to a total of $32,700 annually.

Read the details about Oral Roberts University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
78%
Doable
According to government data, 4,045 applications were submitted and 3,170 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

This school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Oral Roberts University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,200
Medium
Oral Roberts University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Oral Roberts University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B-
Dicey
Oral Roberts University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 2,700 students, which provides a good on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low -- around $4,200 annually.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Oral Roberts University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Oral Roberts University appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Oral Roberts University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Oral Roberts University
7777 S Lewis Ave.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
74171, USA
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