Oral Roberts University (ORU) is a private charismatic Christian university founded in 1963 by television evangelist Oral Roberts and located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. With a total enrollment of 7,069 students in 2024-25 — representing 17 consecutive years of enrollment growth — ORU has become one of the fastest-growing universities in the United States. The university offers over 150 undergraduate majors and graduate programs across colleges of arts and cultural studies, business, education, engineering, nursing, theology, and liberal arts. ORU is ranked #72 among Regional Universities West by US News 2026. The campus is distinguished by its striking futuristic architecture, including the iconic Prayer Tower, a 200-foot modernist structure that serves as the university's spiritual and visual centerpiece. The student body is remarkably diverse and international, with 20% of enrollment from outside the United States — approximately 1,400 students from 146+ countries — making ORU one of the most internationally diverse faith-based universities in America. ORU has an unusually high acceptance rate of 99%, consistent with its mission to welcome students who embrace its Christian Statement of Faith and Whole Person Education philosophy. All students are expected to participate in chapel services and community formation. ORU's nursing and business programs are particularly well regarded, and its Global Learning Center facilitates study abroad opportunities. The university is fully accredited and features a nationally competitive athletics program as the Golden Eagles.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$35470
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Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $35,470
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
