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Oral Roberts University is in Tulsa, Oklahoma. 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 610 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 480 to 600 in 2005. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at Oral Roberts University are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 3,945 students study at the school (in 2005).
Very few students at Oral Roberts University attend part-time. The school offers a real campus feel. Oral Roberts University makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students participate in Mid-Continent Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Oral Roberts University
7777 S Lewis
Tulsa, OK 74171
General Phone: (918) 495-6161
Admissions Phone: (800) 678-8876
Financial Aid Phone: (918) 495-6510
http://oru.edu
Oral Roberts University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 192 | theology, ministry, pastoral counseling and ministries, pastoral counseling, religious education, bible studies, missionary studies, religious music, ... |
| Business And Management | 136 | business management, international business, management science, sales and marketing, finance, business administration, accounting, MIS, ... |
| Media | 69 | mass communication, communication and journalism, organizational communications, radio and television, broadcast journalism, communication studies, media studies, journalism courses |
| Liberal Arts | 64 | political science, English literature, history, creative writing, international relations, interdisciplinary studies, Spanish language, French language, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 51 | physical education teaching, educational administration, early childhood education, ESL instruction, educational admin and supervision, music teaching, special ed, English teaching, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 37 | psychology, physical therapy, psychology courses |
| Science | 31 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, microbiology, chemistry courses, biological and biomedical sciences, physical sciences |
| Music | 24 | music, music theory and composition, music performance, piano, voice |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 24 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Family And Social Work | 12 | social work |
| Engineering | 11 | engineering, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering physics, electrical engineering |
| Design | 8 | graphic design, design and applied arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 8 | various performing arts, drama |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | pre-pharmacy, clinical lab tech |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | film and photography, commercial art |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | health care facilities management |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | exercise science |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, pre-med, dentistry |
Number of programs and degrees for Oral Roberts University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 531 | 98 |
| Master's degree | 90 | 25 |
| First-professional degree | 33 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 23 | 6 |
In 2005, Oral Roberts University had a total enrollment of 3,945 students (3,152 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| First Professional | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 16% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 26% |
| Texas | 16% |
| California | 5% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| Kansas | 4% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Louisiana | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Iowa | 2% |
| Arkansas | 2% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
Oral Roberts University offers campus housing for 2,745 of its 3,152 (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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,210 | 814 | 67% | 453 | 56% |
| Men | 474 | 297 | 63% | 165 | 56% |
| Women | 736 | 517 | 70% | 288 | 56% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 475 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 51% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 71% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 678-8876
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,880 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,880 |
| Room and board | $ 6,770 |
| Room charge | $ 3,280 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,490 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Oral Roberts University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 398500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (918) 495-6510
Oral Roberts University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $51,568 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 6 | $41,109 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $57,155 | 7 | $42,477 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 30 | $59,032 | 4 | $54,193 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 32 | $46,423 | 11 | $45,645 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 29 | $39,663 | 32 | $39,289 |
| Instructor | academic year | 21 | $30,895 | 17 | $32,549 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 114 | $44,781 | 65 | $39,299 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Mid-Continent Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-Continent Conference |
| Track | Mid-Continent Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 93 | 84 | 177 |
| Track | 15 | 17 | 32 |
| Basketball | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 37 | 51 | 88 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, 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
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
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 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
Creative Writing
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
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 ADMINSTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
MEDICINE
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
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, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Microbiology, General
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 3% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
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 placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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