Oral Roberts University Admission
Application Fee
$35
Graduate Application Fee
$35
Acceptance Rate
99.01%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
24.01%
Freshmen Enrollment
719
SAT Scores
1,170
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 4,045 students have applied and 3,170 students have allowed to admit to Oral Roberts University (Acceptance rate: 78.37%). ORU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 22.68 % where 719 students have finally enrolled out of 3,170 admitted students.
ORU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Oklahoma. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Oklahoma Christian University and Mid-America Christian University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 97.00%).
ORU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Oklahoma. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 23.98%).
How to Apply to Oral Roberts University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply ORU. ORU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://oru.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://oru.edu/admissions/apply.php |
| Financial Aid | https://oru.edu/tuition-and-financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://oru.edu/admissions/price-calculator.php |
| Veterans Tuition | https://oru.edu/current-students/my-enrollment/registrar/veterans.php |
| Athletic | https://oru.edu/consumer-information |
| Disability Service | https://www.oru.edu/current-students/my-services/disability-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at ORU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Oral Roberts University is 1,170 and the average ACT score is 24. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Oral Roberts University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,110). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Roberts University | 1,170 | 24 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,110 | 22 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Oklahoma | 1,063 | 65 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Oral Roberts University, 128 students submitted SAT scores (18% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,170 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Oklahoma. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 500 | 560 | 630 |
| Mathematics | 490 | 540 | 610 |
| Total | 990 | 1,100 | 1,240 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Oral Roberts University, 192 students submitted ACT scores (27% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 24 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Oklahoma. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 19 | 22 | 25 |
| English | 18 | 21 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 20 | 24 |
ORU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Oral Roberts University. The school requires 2 items to submit - Secondary school GPA and Secondary school record.
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Admission test scores, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |