Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK 74171
About Oral Roberts University
Oral Roberts University is a private research university in Tulsa, Oklahoma, serving roughly 3,487 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 98.90% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $46,885 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Oral Roberts University charges 21% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($35,470).
- Versus the Oklahoma median, sticker tuition is about 4.5×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 56.83%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $46,885.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Oral Roberts University is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 362% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Finding
Oral Roberts University awards credentials across a wide program mix.
IPEDS completions cover more than 68 distinct degree programs at this campus.
Interpretation: Institutional averages blend very different fields; program-level completions and earnings matter more than the campus mean alone.
Limitation: Completions counts are not enrollment demand and do not measure program quality.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Roberts University | $35,470 | $25,365 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Oklahoma (state median) | $7,921 | $10,956 | 42 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 28% below published tuition at Oral Roberts University
Key findings
- Oral Roberts University's average net price ($25,365) is 28% below published tuition ($35,470).
- Oral Roberts University charges 21% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($35,470).
- Versus the Oklahoma median, sticker tuition is about 4.5×.
Oral Roberts University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $35,470
Finding Oral Roberts University charges 21% above the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $35,470. That is 21% above the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Oklahoma median ($7,921), sticker tuition is about 4.5×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 3.0×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Oral Roberts University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Oral Roberts University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Oral Roberts University is $25,365.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $25,365 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $14,410 above the Oklahoma median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $5,312 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway Oral Roberts University’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 28% lower after grants and scholarships.
Oral Roberts University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Oral Roberts University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$35,470
Avg. net price
$25,365
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $21,894 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $22,022 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $22,902 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $27,269 |
| $110,001+ | $30,514 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $141,880. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Oral Roberts University is known for
Top program completions
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other79
- Divinity/Ministry78
- Business Administration and Management, General73
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse62
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management41
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 24% of admitted students enrolled.
- Average SAT: 1196
- Midpoint ACT: 23
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Oral Roberts University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Oral Roberts University is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Oral Roberts University.
Campus
Location
Tulsa, OK
City / state
- ZIP
- 74171
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 26% above the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Southwest
- Carnegie
- Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Size
Enrollment
3,487
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 5,928
- Graduate
- 919
- Full-time share
- 80%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$27,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 28.43%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Oral Roberts University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Oral Roberts University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Oral Roberts University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $22,508 | $22,508 | $21,258 |
| 2014 | $23,410 | $23,410 | $20,477 |
| 2015 | $24,792 | $24,792 | $22,026 |
| 2016 | $25,676 | $25,676 | $21,001 |
| 2017 | $26,792 | $26,792 | $19,035 |
| 2018 | $27,728 | $27,728 | $21,557 |
| 2019 | $30,070 | $30,070 | $22,248 |
| 2020 | $30,930 | $30,930 | $19,355 |
| 2021 | $31,558 | $31,558 | $23,385 |
| 2022 | $32,640 | $32,640 | $21,953 |
| 2023 | $34,100 | $34,100 | $23,600 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Average 1196 (middle 50% not reported)
Midpoint 23 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
Estimated from admission selectivity and test scores. Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
Estimated range · median 3.20
Estimated GPA band from selectivity and test scores — not an official requirement.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Oral Roberts University reported total enrollment of about 3,487 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (33.0%), Non-Resident Alien (18.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (15.8%). About 28.43% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 30.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
80.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Oral Roberts University in 2024 is 3,487 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 5,928 students. Graduate enrollment is about 919 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
80.5%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
48.90% 100% Completion Time
56.83% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 48.90% of students graduating from Oral Roberts University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other: 44% male / 56% female
- Divinity/Ministry: 54% male / 46% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 55% male / 45% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Oral Roberts University graduates earn a median of $46,885 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Oral Roberts University.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $46,885. Median federal loan debt: $27,000. Average net price used in cost models: $25,365.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Oral Roberts University graduates report median earnings of $46,885 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Oral Roberts University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (68 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Oral Roberts University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Oral Roberts University graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Oral Roberts University—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$47.6M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Oklahoma median 2.6× the median ($18.4M)
- Southwest median 2.1× the median ($23.2M)
- U.S. median 1.8× the median ($26.4M)
- Oklahoma median 1.3× the median ($9,743)
- Southwest median 1.2× the median ($10,113)
- U.S. median near the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 39.6%
- Oklahoma median 24.0 pp below median (63.5%)
- Southwest median 20.2 pp below median (59.7%)
- U.S. median 18.4 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $7,834
- Oklahoma median 1.3× the median ($6,142)
- Southwest median 1.1× the median ($7,078)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,864
- Oklahoma median 0.95× the median ($7,250)
- Southwest median 1.2× the median ($5,699)
- U.S. median 0.94× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Oral Roberts University at a glance
Oral Roberts University
Oral Roberts University is a private non-profit institution in Tulsa, OK, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, OtherDivinity/MinistryBusiness Administration and Management, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian33.0%Non-Resident Alien18.6%Hispanic or Latino15.8%
Schools near Oral Roberts University
Other campuses in Tulsa, OK when available, plus nearby institutions in Oklahoma.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within Oklahoma, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Oral Roberts University located?
Oral Roberts University is located in Tulsa, OK.
What is Oral Roberts University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Oral Roberts University is 98.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 3,639 applicants and 3,588 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Oral Roberts University's tuition?
Oral Roberts University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $35,470 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $25,365 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Oral Roberts University cost?
Reported tuition is $35,470 and average net price is $25,365 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,960 annually.
Why is Oral Roberts University's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Oral Roberts University, published tuition is $35,470 while average net price is $25,365—about 28% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains Oral Roberts University's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($25,365), completion (56.8% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($46,885). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Oral Roberts University?
Oral Roberts University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 5,928 students, White (33.0%), Non-Resident Alien (18.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Oral Roberts University?
About 30.9% of students at Oral Roberts University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Oral Roberts University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Oral Roberts University reports midpoint SAT about 1196 and midpoint ACT about 23.
What do graduates of Oral Roberts University earn?
Median earnings are $39,112 six years after entry and $46,885 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Oral Roberts University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 56.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Oral Roberts University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.