The student-faculty ratio at Oral Roberts University is 18:1, and the school has 52 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Oral Roberts University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Theology and Religious Vocations; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Engineering; and Visual and Performing Arts. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 82 percent.
Faculty & classes
Faculty
Student-faculty ratio
18:1
Total faculty
155 full time
185 part time
Minority
19% full time
18% part time
Full-time faculty with Ph.D or terminal degree
70%
Classes taught by graduate assistants
0%
Full-time faculty gender distribution
Part-time faculty gender distribution
Class Size
Class sizes
Classes with fewer than 20 students52%
20-4942.5%
50 or more5.4%
Requirements
General education/core curriculum required
Yes
Coursework required for graduation
Arts/fine arts
Humanities
Computer literacy
Mathematics
English (including composition)
Philosophy
Foreign languages
Sciences (biological or physical)
History
Social science
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Graduation & retention
Freshmen Retention
Average first-year student retention rate
82%
International Student Retention
International student retention rate
82%
Graduation Rates
6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell grant
48%
6-year graduation rate of students who received a subsidized Stafford loan
52%
6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell grant or subsidized Stafford loan
68%
6-year graduation rate of international students
62%
Degrees Awarded (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)
Post-bachelor's certificates
-
Post-master's certificates
-
Doctoral degrees - research/scholarship
31
Doctoral degrees - professional practice
-
Doctoral degrees - other
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Full-time
Employed as entrepreneur
0.3%
Employed in temporary/contract work
0.2%
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
0.8%
Graduates reporting salaries
9%
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Part-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
2%
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Other
Enrolled in a volunteer service program
0.2%
Enlisted in the military
0.3%
Enrolled in continuing education
15.3%
Attended a graduate education program
0.2%
Attended a graduate engineering program
-
Attended medical school
0.8%
Attended a graduate nursing program
-
Graduate schools most often attended by recent graduates
Boise State University
Columbia University
Eastern Michigan University
Liberty University
Oral Roberts University
Seeking continuing education
-
Not seeking employment
0.3%
No information provided by graduate
13.4%
Prominent Alumni
School's most prominent alumni
Clifton Taulbert, Author, Screenwriter, Kathy Lee Gifford, TV Personality, Michele Bachmann, Congresswoman
Majors
General Information
Credits apply to multiple majors
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Five Most Popular Majors
Five most popular majors for 2018 graduates
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 22%
Theology and Religious Vocations 15%
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs 10%
Engineering 7%
Visual and Performing Arts 6%
Alumni Starting Salaries by Major
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting$60,200
Finance$53,900
Business Administration, Management and Operations$47,400
Marketing$43,200
International Business$42,700
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$40,700
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature$41,100
Health Professions and Related Programs
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$34,300
Majors Offered at This School
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Aquatic Biology/Limnology
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology, General
Biophysics
Exercise Physiology
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
Finance, General
General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Education
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Engineering
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature/Letters
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Italian Language and Literature
Russian Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
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Legal Professions and Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
Psychology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Sciences
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Theology and Religious Vocations
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
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Visual and Performing Arts
Minors
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Legal Professions and Studies
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Accounting and Business/Management
Accounting and Finance
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
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Mathematics and Statistics
Visual and Performing Arts
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Graphic Design
Keyboard Instruments
Music
Physical Sciences
Chemistry
Physics, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Chinese Language and Literature
French Language and Literature
Hebrew Language and Literature
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Spanish Language and Literature
Natural Resources and Conservation
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Engineering
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
Education
Education, General
Education, Other
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Applied and Professional Ethics
Christian Studies
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
English Language and Literature/Letters
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
Theology and Religious Vocations
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry
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Social Sciences
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Health Professions and Related Programs
Music Therapy/Therapist
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Academic programs
Academic Programs
Degrees offered
Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Post-master's certificate, Doctorate - professional practice, Doctorate - research/scholarship
Combined-degree programs
Education Fast Track
Theology Fast Track
MBA Fast Track
Student participation in special study options
Honors program
Teacher certificate program
Accelerated program
Study abroad
Student-designed major
Student participation in special academic programs
First-year experiences100%
Service learning100%
Senior capstone or culminating academic experience100%
Undergraduate research/creative projects100%
Qualified undergraduate students may take graduate-level classes
Yes
Pre-professional programs
Pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other
Cooperative education programs
Art, Business, Computer Science, Education, Engineering, Health Professions, Social Work, Theology
Teacher certification is offered in
Early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary
Subject areas offering education certification
12
Counseling services offered
academic
birth control
career
minority student
military
older student
personal
psychological
religious
veteran student
international students
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Honors college 2018 enrollment
-
Honors program 2018 enrollment
270
Online bachelor's degree program offered
Yes
Percentage of bachelor's degree programs that are available online
29%
Individual online courses offered for bachelor's degree credit
Yes
Domestic Study Away
Semester/term-away programs
Washington Semester (American University), American Studies Program (Washington, D.C.), Los Angeles Film Studies Center, Ausable Institute of Environmental Studies Program (MI)
Student exchange programs offered with
-
Percent of 2018 graduates participating in domestic student exchange programs
-
Study Abroad
Countries where study abroad opportunities are available
Australia
China
Costa Rica
France
Germany
India
Israel
Spain
United Kingdom
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2018 graduates participating in study abroad programs
-
Consortia
Consortia
Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
Council of Independent Colleges
Association of American Colleges and Universities
Society for College and University Planning
Veterans
Institution is G.I. Bill certified
Yes
Institution participates in Yellow Ribbon Program
Yes
