collageOral Roberts University (ORU) is a private evangelical university in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Founded in 1963, the university is named after its founder, evangelist Oral Roberts.
Sitting on a 323-acre (1.31 km2) campus, ORU offers over 70 undergraduate degree programs along with 20 graduate programs across 6 colleges. ORU is classified among “Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields”. Most popular majors include ministry and leadership, nursing, engineering, psychology, and business administration. The university enrolls approximately 4,000 students.
Students may take part in mission trips as part of 60 clubs that are available through the university. In 2018, over 500 students completed trips across five continents. Students are required to attend weekly chapel services.
Oral Roberts University Overview
Oral Roberts University is a private institution that was founded in 1963. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,136 (fall 2021), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 323 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Oral Roberts University’s ranking in the 2022-2023 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #331-440. Its tuition and fees are $32,640.
Oral Roberts University (ORU) is a Christian institution in Tulsa, Okla., that was founded by Evanglist Oral Roberts. It’s not uncommon for a professor to begin class with a prayer and, outside of class, students can check out worship sessions on campus and mission trips away from Tulsa. Undergraduates under the age of 25 are required to live on the school’s campus, unless they petition for commuter status. For those who do commute from in and around Tulsa, the university offers an online community for commuters to virtually connect with one another, find out about campus events, and get weekly updates on school news. Student athletes compete as the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles, members of the NCAA Division I Summit League.
To encourage ethnic diversity, Oral Roberts teams up with the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference and operates a year-round Hispanic Center on campus, which helps students overcome language barriers and transition into college life. Oral Roberts University also offers a variety of graduate degrees through academic departments including the School of Education. Notable alumni of Oral Roberts University include Ryan Tedder, lead singer of the band OneRepublic, and television personality and Today Show cohost Kathie Lee Gifford.
Oral Roberts University Notable Alumni
Name Known for Relationship to Oral Roberts University
Daniel Amen Psychiatrist and author[112][113] Doctorate, ORU School of Medicine, 1982
Jared Anderson Musician
Michele Bachmann U.S. Congress member J.D., 1986, from ORU affiliate Coburn School of Law[114]
Scott Thompson Baker Actor[115]
Andretti Bain NCAA champion sprinter, Olympic medal winner for Bahamas in 2008[116]
David Barton Author and commentator[117][118]
Doug Bernier Major League Baseball[119]
Steve Holm Major League Baseball[120]
Todd Burns Major League Baseball[121]
John Allen Chau Missionary who illegally approached the Sentinelese[122]
Don Colbert Physician, public speaker, and author B.S., Biology, M.D. 1984.[123][124]
Kenneth Copeland Minister[125]
Billy Joe Daugherty Pastor, television personality, and interim president of the university
Jon Egan Worship artist B.A., Organizational/Interpersonal Communications 2001[126]
Kathie Lee Gifford American singer, songwriter, and actress[127]
Chi Chi Gonzalez Major League Baseball
Brian Graden Television executive B.A., Business 1985[128]
Michael Graham Talk radio host and author
Ted Haggard Evangelical minister[127] Graduate of 1978[129]
Adam Hamilton Pastor (U.M.C.) and author B.A., Pastoral Ministry, 1985.[130][131]
Kari Jobe Singer[132]
Keith Lockhart Major League Baseball[121]
Ron Luce Founder / President, Teen Mania Ministries B.A., Theology, 1983[133]
Ron Meridith Major League Baseball[121]
Keith Miller Major League Baseball[121]
Don Moen Musician
Mike Moore Major League Baseball[121]
Prince Mumba Runner, represented Zambia at the 2004 and 2012 Olympics[134]
Joel Osteen Pastor attended only one semester
Paul Osteen Medical Missionary[135] B.S., M.D.
Ross Parsley Pastor B.A., Organizational/Interpersonal Communications[136]
Carlton Pearson Bishop
Lora Reinbold Alaskan politician B.S., business administration, 1987[137]
Richard Roberts Evangelist and former Oral Roberts University president B.A., M.Th., D.Min.[138]
Clifton Taulbert Author B.A.
Ryan Tedder Singer, songwriter, producer
Haywoode Workman National Basketball Association[127]
Kelly Wright Television reporter
Bob Zupcic Major League Baseball[121]
Ulf Ekman Swedish founder of world of life church in Uppsala
Brian Nhira American pop singer
Teresa Knox Businesswoman
Paul Friedlander Swazi golfer
oral Roberts university tuition
Detailed Tuition And Cost
A Spirit-empowered degree from ORU is life-changing and worth the investment. Use the direct and indirect costs listed on this page to start planning your educational budget while we partner with you to discuss the many pathways to consider in financing your degree.
Direct Costs
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Tuition + Room + Meal Plan + Fees
Indirect Costs
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Books + Travel + Additional Expenses
Financial Aid
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Scholarships + Grants + Federal Aid
Your Educational Budget
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(Direct Costs + Indirect Costs) – (Financial Aid)
Direct Cost
Keep in mind, that most of our undergraduate students benefit from scholarships, federal assistance and our interest-free payment plans, which can greatly help you reduce the need to borrow. We’d love to help you create a financial plan. Connect with us today!
2021-2022 Direct Cost Snapshot (Fall and Spring Semester)
| Tuition | $30,300 |
| Room* | $4,150 |
| Board* | $4,700 |
| General Fee | $790 |
| Technology Fee | $340 |
| Student Services Fee | $128 |
| Total Estimated Direct Cost | $40,408 |
*The financial aid budgeted amount for Room and Board is based on the cost of a meal plan with a standard double room. Your actual cost may change depending on the room type you select.
Tuition Details (2021-22)
As a full-time residential student, you can save during the fall and spring semesters through our block tuition. Block tuition means you pay one flat rate per semester for a course load between 12–18.5 credit hours.
| Program/Degree | Per Semester (Block Rate) | Fall and Spring (Block Rate) |
| All Undergraduate Residential Programs | $15,150 | $30,300 |
*If you enroll in less than 12 credit hours, you’d pay the standard cost per credit hour ($1,260). If you enroll in more than 18.5 credit hours in a semester, you’d pay the block-tuition rate plus the standard cost per additional credit hour.
Residential Students
| Plan | Per Semester | Fall and Spring |
| Basic | $2,350 | $4,700 |
| Flex Eagle | $2,350 | $4,700 |
| Flex Gold | $2,350 | $4,700 |
| Flex Plus | $2,350 | $4,700 |
| Flex One | $2,350 | $4,700 |
| Apt. (Option A)* | $1,050 | $2,100 |
| Apt. (Option B)* | $1,050 | $2,100 |
*Apartment options are only for students living in our on-campus apartments. Students living in our apartments may also select a traditional meal plan at $2,350 per semester.
Commuter Students
| Plan | Cost |
| Option 1 | $60 |
| Option 2 | $145 |
| Option 3 | $265 |
| Option 4 | $180 |
| Option 5 | $1,275 |
Commuter meal plans are non-refundable, non-transferable plans that expire at the end of the academic school year.
Housing rates vary depending on residence hall, room type and occupancy. Explore our options below. All freshmen must live in EMR and Claudius for the 2021 – 2021 academic year.
| Residence Hall | Per Semester | Fall and Spring |
| Claudius – Double Occupancy | $2,075 | $4,150 |
| Claudius – Private Room | $2,600 | $5,200 |
| Claudius – 7th Floor Suite | $3,475 | $6,950 |
| EMR – Double Occupancy | $2,075 | $4,150 |
| EMR – Private Room | $2,600 | $5,200 |
| EMR – 7th Floor Suite | $3,475 | $6,950 |
| Frances – Double Occupancy | $2,075 | $4,150 |
| Frances – Private Room | $2,600 | $5,200 |
| Michael – Double Occupancy | $2,075 | $4,150 |
| Michael – Private Room | $2,600 | $5,200 |
| Susie – Double Occupancy | $2,075 | $4,150 |
| Susie – Private Room | $2,600 | $5,200 |
| Susie North – Double Occupancy | $2,075 | $4,150 |
| Susie North – Private Room | $2,600 | $5,200 |
| Gabrielle – 1st, 2nd & 3rd Floor – Dbl. Occupancy w/ Private Bath | $2,300 | $4,600 |
| Gabrielle – 1st & 2nd Floor – Private Room w/ Private Bath | $2,825 | $5,650 |
| Gabrielle – 3rd Floor – Double Occupancy | $2,075 | $4,150 |
| Gabrielle – 3rd Floor – Private Room | $2,600 | $5,200 |
| Niko Hall – Dorm Level – Double Bedroom | $2,600 | $5,200 |
| Niko Hall – Dorm Level – Single Bedroom | $3,125 | $6,250 |
| Niko Hall – Apt. Level – Double Bedroom | $4,375 | $8,750 |
| Niko Hall – Apt. Level – Single Bedroom | $4,900 | $9,800 |
| Fee | Fall and Spring |
| General Fee | $790 |
| Technology Fee | $340 |
| Student Services Fee | $128 |
| Total Fees | $1,258 |
Indirect Costs
In addition to direct costs like tuition, you may use financial aid to help with certain indirect costs such as books, travel and miscellaneous expenses. To help you prepare a budget, we’ve estimated the following indirect costs.
| Item | Per Semester | Fall and Spring |
| Books and Supplies | $960 | $1,920 |
| Travel Allowance | $893 | $1,786 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $960 | $1,920 |
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