Applying to ORU

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
98.60%	1,170

Oral Roberts University's acceptance rate is 98.60% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 3,639 students applied and 3,588 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into ORU.

ORU's acceptance rate places 14th out of 17 Oklahoma colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,170 and the ACT score is 24 at ORU. ORU's SAT score ranks 3rd out of 12 Oklahoma colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to ORU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered.

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Oral Roberts University is 98.60% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 23.77%. 1,560 men and 2,079 women applied to ORU and 1,537 men and 2,051 women students were accepted.

Among them, 359 men and 494 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at ORU.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at ORU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	3,639	1,560	2,079	0	0
Admitted	3,588	1,537	2,051	0	0
Enrolled	853	359	494	0	0
Acceptance Rate	98.60%	98.53%	98.65%	-	-
Yield	23.77%	23.36%	24.09%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Oral Roberts University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 62 students (7% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 121 students (14%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at ORU.

The median SAT score is 1,170 with 600 SAT EBRW and 570 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 640 and the 25^th percentile is 550. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 610 and 25^th percentile is 533 .

The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75^th percentile score of 27 and 25^th percentile score of 22 at ORU. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 24.

The SAT and ACT scores at Oral Roberts University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,129, ACT: 23 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with medium programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at ORU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1083	1170	1250
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	550	600	640
SAT Math	533	570	610
ACT Composite	22	24	27
ACT Math	19	23	25
ACT English	21	24	27

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Oral Roberts University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 853 first-year students enrolled in ORU. The proportion of full-time students is 84.64% and part-time students is 15.36%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 42.09% and women students is 57.91%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at ORU.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at ORU
	Total	Men	Women
Total	853	359	494
Full-time	722	296	426
Part-time	131	63	68

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 .

ORU Admission Requirements
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.

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
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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