# Oral Roberts University (ORU)

Private nonprofit college in Tulsa, OK. IPEDS ID 207582.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/oral-roberts-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/oral-roberts-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 99% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $25,365 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 57%; beats 83% of OK colleges and 56% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $46,885; beats 60% of OK colleges and 31% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $20,250

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $21,894 |
| 30-48k | $22,022 |
| 48-75k | $22,902 |
| 75-110k | $27,269 |
| 110k+ | $30,514 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.13 years on average (48% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $46,885 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $32,429 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OK (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $21,894 | $90,422 | 6.3 years |
| 30-48k | $22,022 | $90,951 | 6.3 years |
| 48-75k | $22,902 | $94,585 | 6.5 years |
| 75-110k | $27,269 | $112,621 | 7.8 years |
| 110k+ | $30,514 | $126,023 | 8.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $50,004
- Tuition and fees: $35,470
- Housing and meals: $9,400; books: $1,920

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 580–660; SAT math: 540–650; ACT: 22–28 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 3,639 applicants, 3,588 admitted, 853 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 99%, ACT 22–28 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 99%, ACT 22–27 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (65 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $66,805 | $84,649 | $26,917 |
| Nursing | $71,417 | $79,547 | $29,500 |
| Marketing | $41,590 | $65,210 | $22,000 |
| Business Administration | $37,748 | $58,754 | $28,137 |
| Psychology | $29,474 | $49,447 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $32,150 | $46,214 | $25,965 |
| Theology / Ministry | $27,088 | $45,360 | $30,750 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $46,531 | $44,177 | $26,500 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $46,069 | $42,753 | $27,000 |
| Communications | $39,206 | $39,535 | $27,000 |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | not reported | $36,493 | $37,000 |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biomedical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Linguistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Literature | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English Language and Literature / Letters, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | $29,582 | not reported | $28,500 |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sustainability Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Bible Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Music and Worship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Work | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | $25,696 | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | $19,126 | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Resources | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $84,790 (Tulsa, OK), $82,920 (OK), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $98,210 (Tulsa, OK), $99,420 (OK), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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