ORU Description

Are you seeking a world class education from a Christian university in a Christ-centered environment? Oral Roberts University (ORU) provides students with an all-encompassing education on the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.

Oral Roberts University offers several academic areas of study for students to choose from. These include:

  • Arts and Cultural Sciences
  • Business
  • Education
  • Nursing
  • Science and Engineering
  • Theology and Ministry

The school also offers online distance learning courses, affording students the flexibility of receiving their education in the comfort of their own home. Students participating in the online program take two courses at a time, and each module lasts for eight weeks.

ORU Admissions representatives will guide you through the application process. To be considered for full acceptance, students should rank in the top 40 percent of their graduating class, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.6 (on a scale of 4.0), or scored 52 or higher on the GED, and exceed the minimum scores on the ACT (20) or SAT (940).

As part of its ongoing effort to ensure all interested and qualified students are able to attend ORU, the school offers financial aid such as grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study opportunities to eligible students.

Quick Facts about Oral Roberts University

Location

Midwest

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

Protestant (Other)

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Golden Eagles

Nickname

ORU

Website

www.oru.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Highly Selective

In-State Tuition

$16,500

Out-of-State Tuition

$16,500

Retention Rate

80%

Enrollment

3,141

Year Established

1963

ORU Ratings & Reviews

Overall School Rating: 4.5 See all ratings

67% of students gave Oral Roberts University 5 stars overall.

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  2 reviews
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Student at This School - Grad Year 2014

Overall Rating:
5

Detailed Ratings

I think ORU is a fantastic school with many innovations for students. I like the freedom of accessing the classroom at any time. Clt like how the instructors interact with you. I also like the blend of spirituality and academics but what I like the most is being able to attend this school online.

Alumnus - Grad Year 2008

Overall Rating:
4

Detailed Ratings

I loved ORU! It was a good experience. I liked the friends that you meet. Some on my best friends now I met while at ORU. My advice is to go on a missions trip with ORU, it will change your life. Pray and go!

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ORU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
2,558
Freshman Class
405
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
3,141

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
81%
Graduate
19%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Gender of Students

Women
58%
Men
42%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
17%
Asian
3%
Caucasian
59%
Latino
5%
Other
16%

International Students

International
7%
Domestic
93%

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