More selective than 12% of Oklahoma colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
7% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 14% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose ORU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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ORU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, ORU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 580 | 660 |
| SAT math | 540 | 650 |
| ACT composite | 22 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1120 | 1310 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
ORU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 99% | 580–660 | 540–650 | 22–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 99% | 550–640 | 533–610 | 22–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is ORU compared with other Oklahoma colleges?
ORU has the 15th-lowest acceptance rate of 17 Oklahoma colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | 76% | 32% | $8,039 |
| 10 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | 77% | 75% | $15,300 |
| 11 | Oklahoma City University | 77% | 65% | $22,857 |
| 12 | University of Central Oklahoma | 78% | 37% | $18,309 |
| 13 | Mid-America Christian University | 92% | 44% | $16,692 |
| 14 | Oklahoma Christian University | 97% | 56% | $21,872 |
| 15 | Oral Roberts University | 99% | 57% | $25,365 |
| 16 | Northeastern State University | 100% | 35% | $12,710 |
| 17 | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | 100% | 40% | $14,459 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Oklahoma colleges →
Who enrolls at ORU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
ORU admissions questions
What is the ORU acceptance rate?
Oral Roberts University accepts 99% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,588 of 3,639 applicants were admitted.
Does ORU require the SAT or ACT?
Oral Roberts University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 7% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 14% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for ORU?
The middle 50% of Oral Roberts University enrolled first-year students scored 1120–1310 on the SAT and 22–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at ORU?
24% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (853 of 3,588).
Is ORU getting harder to get into?
Oral Roberts University accepted 99% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 99% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Oral Roberts University overview