Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, ORU's acceptance rate is 78.37% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 22.68%. 1,691 men and 2,354 women applied to ORU and 1,240 men and 1,930 women students were accepted.
Among them, 298 men and 421 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at ORU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 4,045 | 1,691 | 2,354 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 3,170 | 1,240 | 1,930 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 719 | 298 | 421 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 78.37% | 73.33% | 81.99% | - | - |
| Yield | 22.68% | 24.03% | 21.81% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 128 students (18% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 192 students (27%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at ORU.
The median SAT score is 1,100 with 560 SAT EBRW and 540 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 630 and the 25th percentile is 500. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 610 and 25th percentile is 490 .
The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75th percentile score of 25 and 25th percentile score of 19 at ORU. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 21.
The SAT and ACT scores at Oral Roberts University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,125, ACT: 23 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with medium programs).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 990 | 1100 | 1240 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 500 | 560 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 540 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 20 | 24 |
| ACT English | 18 | 21 | 25 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 719 first-year students enrolled in ORU. The proportion of full-time students is 85.81% and part-time students is 14.19%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 41.45% and women students is 58.55%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at ORU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 719 | 298 | 421 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 617 | 253 | 364 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 102 | 45 | 57 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA and High School Record (or Transcript) to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at ORU. The english proficiency test is not considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Oral Roberts University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Considered, if submitted |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $35 for undergraduate schools and $35 for graduate schools of Oral Roberts University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to ORU.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $35 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $35 |
| Admission Information | https://oru.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://oru.edu/admissions/apply.php |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |