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Oral Roberts University, also referred to as ORU, was established in 1963 and is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This university was named after its founder, Oral Roberts, the evangelist. The university offers its students graduate and undergraduate programs in a range of subject areas including business, education, arts and cultural studies, science and engineering, and nursing.
The athletic teams of Oral Roberts University are named the Golden Eagles. ORU is a member of the Summit League and the male and female students of the college take participate in sports such as basketball, tennis, golf, cross country and soccer. The famous alumni of this university includes Todd Burns, former Major League baseball player; David Barton, author and commentator; and Brian Graden, television executive.
Oral Roberts University is in Tulsa, OK. Tulsa is a large city. The school is classified as a Other Protestant college. Oral Roberts University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
Fields of study in vogue at Oral Roberts University include music and media.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at Oral Roberts University scored at least 590 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 440 to 590 in 2007. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 3,166 students study at Oral Roberts University (in 2007).
The school offers a real campus feel. Oral Roberts University makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Mid-Continent Conference athletics.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Oral Roberts University ū in its commitment to the Christian faith ū is to educate the whole person in spirit, mind, and body, thereby preparing its graduates to be professionally competent servant-leaders who are spiritually alive, intellectually alert, physically disciplined, and socially adept. The University seeks to synthesize the best practices of liberal arts, professional, and graduate education with a charismatic emphasis to enable students to go into every personĘs world with GodĘs message of salvation and healing for the totality of human need."
More complete details are provided below.
Oral Roberts University
7777 S Lewis
Tulsa, OK 74171
General Phone: (918) 495-6161
http://oru.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 165 | pastoral counseling, ministry, theological and ministerial studies, theology and religious vocations, theology, bible studies, missionary studies, religious music, ... |
| Business And Management | 147 | business management, management science, finance, international business, accounting, marketing, business administration, MIS, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 80 | political science, interdisciplinary studies, history, Spanish language, Biblical languages, French language, liberal arts and sciences, English, ... |
| Media | 64 | mass communication, communication and journalism, communication studies, radio and television, broadcast journalism, media studies, organizational communications, journalism courses |
| Education And Teaching | 60 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, ESL instruction, educational admin and supervision, curriculum and instruction, music teaching, physical education teaching, special ed, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 38 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 34 | psychology, physical therapy, psychology courses |
| Music | 23 | music, music theory and composition, music performance, piano, voice |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 19 | exercise science, parks and recreation studies |
| Science | 16 | biology, biochemistry, physics, pharmacology, microbiology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences, marine biology, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 10 | social work |
| Engineering | 9 | engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering physics, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering |
| Design | 5 | graphic design, design and applied arts |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama, various performing arts |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Law | 0 | pre-law |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | pre-pharmacy, clinical lab tech |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | film and photography, commercial art |
| Medicine | 0 | pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, pre-med |
Number of programs and degrees for Oral Roberts University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 517 | 103 |
| Master's degree | 99 | 25 |
| First-professional degree | 38 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 24 | 6 |
In 2007, Oral Roberts University had a total enrollment of 3,166 students (2,859 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| First Professional | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Oral Roberts University offers campus housing for 2,218 of its 2,859 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Tulsa, Oklahoma for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oklahoma Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,201 | 904 | 75% | 604 | 67% |
| Men | 509 | 375 | 74% | 255 | 68% |
| Women | 692 | 529 | 76% | 349 | 66% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 50% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 68% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,800 |
| Room and board | $ 7,060 |
| Room charge | $ 3,440 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,620 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Oral Roberts University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 398500)
Oral Roberts University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 36 | 8 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 57 | 46 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 22 | 22 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $57,142 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 5 | $45,950 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $63,092 | 7 | $47,822 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 32 | $61,274 | 4 | $55,438 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 26 | $50,483 | 14 | $50,845 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 29 | $41,916 | 33 | $43,057 |
| Instructor | academic year | 19 | $33,704 | 17 | $35,909 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $23,253 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 109 | $47,697 | 69 | $43,405 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Mid-Continent Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-Continent Conference |
| Track | Mid-Continent Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 91 | 60 | 151 |
| Basketball | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Track | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 36 | 45 | 81 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
Graphic Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education Administration
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Teaching Assistants/Aides, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism, Other
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Organizational Communication, General
Radio and Television
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
MEDICINE
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Anatomy
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Microbiology, General
Pharmacology
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Oral Roberts University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Other Protestant affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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