Oral Roberts University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$32,500

4% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$24,347

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

98.6%

3,639 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

5,365

64.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

54%

380 Graduates

About

Oral Roberts University is a higher education institution located in Tulsa County, OK. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Oral Roberts University were Other Theological & Ministerial Studies (45 degrees awarded), Counseling Psychology (29 degrees), and Divinity & Ministry (27 degrees).

In 2023, 716 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Oral Roberts University. 57.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (303 degrees), 2.37 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (128 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Oral Roberts University is $32,500, which is $7,925 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Oral Roberts University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 917 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Oral Roberts University is $32,500, which is $7,925 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,347.

In 2023, 74% of undergraduate students attending Oral Roberts University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$32,500

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Oral Roberts University was $32,500. The cost of tuition at Oral Roberts University is $7,925 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Oral Roberts University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,347

2023 Value

8.89%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Oral Roberts University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,347. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Oral Roberts University grew by 8.89%.

This chart compares the average net price of Oral Roberts University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,125

Room and Board

$1,920

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Oral Roberts University was of $11,125 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 0.907% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,920. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Oral Roberts University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at Oral Roberts University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.33% with respect to 2022, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Oral Roberts University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Oral Roberts University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 917 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Oral Roberts University received 3,639 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 10% annual growth. Out of those 3,639 applicants, 3,588 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 98.6% acceptance rate.

There were 5,365 students enrolled at Oral Roberts University in 2023. 7% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Oral Roberts University has an overall enrollment yield of 23.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

98.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,588

Accepted Out of 3,639

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Oral Roberts University was 98.6% (3,588 admissions from 3,639 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 78.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 10%, while admissions grew by 13.2%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Oral Roberts University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

7% of enrolled first-time students at Oral Roberts University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Oral Roberts University had a total enrollment of 5,365 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Oral Roberts University is 3,446 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,919. This means that 64.2% of students enrolled at Oral Roberts University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Oral Roberts University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 36.9% White, 13.4% Hispanic or Latino, 12.1% Black or African American, 3.84% Asian, 3.82% Two or More Races, and 3.06% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Oral Roberts University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (23%), followed by White Male (14.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (13.4%), followed by White Male (12.4%) and Black or African American Female (10.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

64.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Oral Roberts University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,365 students. The full-time enrollment at Oral Roberts University is 3,446 and the part-time enrollment is 1,919. This means that 64.2% of students enrolled at Oral Roberts University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Oral Roberts University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

81%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Oral Roberts University was 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Oral Roberts University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Oral Roberts University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,980 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
718 enrolled students
Black or African American
651 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Oral Roberts University is 36.9% White, 13.4% Hispanic or Latino, 12.1% Black or African American, 3.84% Asian, 3.82% Two or More Races, and 3.06% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 464 students (8.65%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 106 more women than men received degrees from Oral Roberts University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Oral Roberts University is white (303 degrees awarded). There were 2.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (128 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Oral Roberts University is Other Theological & Ministerial Studies (45 degrees awarded), followed by Counseling Psychology (29 degrees) and Divinity & Ministry (27 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Oral Roberts University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (175 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (35 degrees), and Psychology (63 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oral Roberts University are Other managers (262,358 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (232,263 people), Postsecondary teachers (126,912 people), Human resources workers (120,917 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (118,227 people).

The most specialized majors at Oral Roberts University in 2023 are Theology (175 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (35 degrees), Psychology (63 degrees), Language & Linguistics (7 degrees), and Communications (23 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oral Roberts University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Oral Roberts University are Theology (175 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (35 degrees), Psychology (63 degrees), Language & Linguistics (7 degrees), and Communications (23 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oral Roberts University are Elementary & secondary schools (1,038,814 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (634,705 people), Computer Systems Design (619,797 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (565,643 people), and Banking & related activities (522,230 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Oral Roberts University.

Most Common (2023)

Divinity & Ministry
42 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
42 degrees awarded
General Psychology
34 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Oral Roberts University was Divinity & Ministry with 42 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Oral Roberts University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

305

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

411

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 305 degrees were awarded to men at Oral Roberts University, which is 0.742 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (411).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Oral Roberts University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 37 degrees were awarded to men at Oral Roberts University in Divinity & Ministry, which is 1.16 times more than the 32 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 43 degrees were awarded to men at Oral Roberts University in Registered Nursing, which is 10.8 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

49%

100% Completion Time

59%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 49% of students graduating from Oral Roberts University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (76.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Oral Roberts University is Female and Asian (76.9% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 13.2% of graduates (50 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
303 degrees awarded
Black or African American
128 degrees awarded
Asian
83 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Oral Roberts University is white (303 degrees awarded). There were 2.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (128 degrees).

7.54% of degree recipients (54 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
180 degrees awarded
White Male
123 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
68 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Oral Roberts University is white female (180 degrees awarded). There were 1.46 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (123 degrees).

Operations

Oral Roberts University has an endowment valued at nearly $47.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.96M (8.32%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Oral Roberts University had a total salary expenditure of 120M. Oral Roberts University employs 56 Professors, 41 Assistant professors and 32 Associate professors. Most academics at Oral Roberts University are Male Professor (39), Female Assistant professor (27), and Female Professor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oral Roberts University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 99 employees, Management, with 86 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 82 employees.

Endowment

$47.6M

2023 Endowment

1.35%

growth from 2022

Oral Roberts University has an endowment valued at about $47.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Oral Roberts University grew 1.35% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.08M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Oral Roberts University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$40.7M

2023 Salaries

2.83%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Oral Roberts University paid a median of $40.7M in salaries, which represents 33.9% of their overall expenditure ($120M) and a 2.83% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.14% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.459% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.8M

Instructional Salaries

156

Number of Employees

In 2023, Oral Roberts University paid a total of $10.8M to 156 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

56 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

99 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Oral Roberts University were Professor with 56 employees, Assistant professor with 41 employees, and Associate professor with 32 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oral Roberts University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 99 employees, Management with 86 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 82 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Oral Roberts University was Male Professor with 39 employees, Female Assistant professor with 27 employees, and Female Professor with 17 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Oral Roberts University.

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